Project Engineer, Microgrids (Electrical or Mechanical)

Overview

Position Title : PROJECT ENGINEER

Location : HOUSTON, TX (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)

FLSA Class : EXEMPT

Responsible to : HEAD OF PROJECT ENGINEERING

Summary

The Project Engineer will have a technical background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering to support the execution of power plant development projects. This role will be responsible for managing project delivery, coordinating with construction partners, and overseeing vendors—particularly those supplying electrical equipment, engines, and gas turbines. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and construction activities for natural gas engine and turbine–based power plants.
• Oversee and coordinate with electrical vendors, mechanical equipment suppliers, and EPC contractors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support procurement efforts by evaluating vendor proposals, equipment specifications, and delivery schedules.
• Provide on-site support during construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, reporting progress to leadership and clients.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify and resolve technical or logistical issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors.

Other Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

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