Project Engineer (Generation)

Job Specifics:

• This posting is for two GSP Project Engineers at Mount Storm Power Station.
• We are specifically looking for a dedicated, very experienced, Electrical Engineering Lead, and a dedicated, very experienced, Mechanical Engineer Lead.
• This work is to support a major environmental project replacing the station’s bottom ash collection system.
• Thus, environmental project experience would also be a plus.
• Power station experience is a must.
• This assignment is expected to last to approximately December 2023.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer is the technical coordinator of all engineering tasks for the project(s), the engineering subject matter expert (SME) during RFP and Bid Reviews, and assists the Project Leader/Project Manager with coordinating related project tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all projects are executed with Safety and Environmental Compliance as the primary focus of all personnel supporting his/her projects.

• Work with Project Leader/Manager to understand project scopes and help develop written scopes of work, including scopes of work specifically for a contracted Owners Engineer (OE).

• Interface with PG Engineering, Station Management, and other departments as needed to help develop the project.

• Assist Project Leader/Manager with RFP and Bid Review processes.

• Develop engineering specifications for RFP and review/revise specifications and guidance as needed.

• Manage the Request For Information (RFI) process on behalf of Project Leader/Manager.

• Specifically for OE bids:

o Review all development information submitted by OE or acquired by external developer.

o Review land utilization by OE as applicable.

o Review overall site design by OE as applicable.

o Review energy performance by OE as applicable.

o Review Zoning/Land Use Permit requirements.

• Specifically for EPC bids:

o Provide and coordinate project information for EPC RFP process.

o Coordinate Review of EPC submittals by OE.

o Develop project-specific EPC exhibits.

o Confirm project AC capacity and design for interconnections as applicable.

o Review EPC proposals and identify spec deviations and exclusions from EPC bid required standards.

o Review EPC proposal site plans and technical data.

o Review EPC proposed specification changes with internal project stakeholders.

• Assist Project Leader/Manager on developing/reviewing a Bid Review Matrix, provide guidance and knowledge to aid in the determination of the chosen bidder.

• Manage/coordinate engineering questions, answers, reviewing and technical troubleshooting with the OE and/or chosen bidder (EPC).

• Coordinate engineering reviews with appropriate counterparts in PG Engineering.

• Work with Project Leader/Project Manager to ensure engineering deliverables are met as agreed to in a contract between Dominion and the OE and/or EPC.

• Review work in the field with compliance to engineering specifications as laid out in the contract between Dominion and the OE and/or EPC.

• Provide knowledge and troubleshooting assistance during the startup and commissioning of the project(s).

• Assist the Project Leader/Project Manager with other tasks as directed.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Demonstrates skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work to meet deadlines.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities.

• Ability to develop, manage and monitor project engineering performance to ensure results meet project requirements and schedules.

• Ability to coordinate the resolution of technical problems and implement changes.

• Skilled in problem solving, attention to detail. Skilled in comparing construction specifications and material requirements to physical and material work products.

• Skilled in reading and interpreting manuals, technical instructions and drawings, with an ability to accurately prepare brief written reports.

• Skilled in use of personal computer and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• BS degree in relevant Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• Minimum 5 years as project engineer or assisting a project manager in multi-functional teams in a matrix environment.