Project Engineer - Power Generation Capital Projects
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
Denver, CO
We are looking for a Project Engineer to support capital projects at power generation facilities across Colorado. You will combine engineering expertise with project management responsibilities, overseeing the delivery of facility improvement and reliability projects. You will partner with plant operations, reliability engineering, contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
This is a hybrid role supporting power generation facilities throughout Colorado. You should expect to work onsite at plant locations approximately three days per week, with increased onsite presence during active project execution. Travel will vary based on project assignments and may require occasional overnight stays within Colorado. We reimburse eligible business travel expenses, including lodging, mileage, and meals, observing company guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple capital projects from initiation through completion, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and closeout.
- Support plant reliability projects by identifying project opportunities and developing technical justifications and project scopes.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, vendors, and consultants to complete projects.
- Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, bid packages, and contractor requirements.
- Oversee contractor activities in the field to ensure work is completed safely and following project requirements.
- Track project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables while providing regular status updates to team members.
- Coordinate equipment procurement, material deliveries, and installation activities.
- Participate in daily plant meetings and collaborate with site personnel to prioritize critical work and maintain operational reliability.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, or related discipline).
- 2 years of project engineering, project management, plant engineering, maintenance engineering, or related experience.
- Experience managing projects from planning through execution and closeout.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Colorado.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $64.00/hour to $68.00/hour.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
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