Lead Project Engineer – Shape the Future of Global Energy

Make a real-world impact by leading complex engineering projects that power communities worldwide.

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring Lead Project Engineers to support a global leader in the energy industry, working on advanced power generation technologies that are driving a cleaner, more reliable future. In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of engineering excellence, customer collaboration, and project execution—where your technical leadership directly influences performance, delivery, and outcomes on high-visibility projects across the Americas.

At a Glance

• Location: Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite. Hiring for two locations:

  • Greenville, SC

  • Schenectady, NY

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift (8:00 AM–5:00 PM; flexibility available)

• Pay Rate: $60.00/hr

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Project Engineer, you’ll provide technical project leadership from contract through execution, serving as the primary technical point of contact for customers and cross‑functional teams.

You will:

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across multiple organizations, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Field Services

• Act as the single technical liaison for customer inquiries, scope changes, and contractual requirements

• Drive technical decision‑making that impacts project cost, schedule, and performance

• Review contract documentation and translate requirements into actionable engineering deliverables

• Support and lead Customer Kickoff Meetings (CKOMs), Design Liaison Meetings (DLMs), and ongoing technical reviews

• Manage engineering budgets, schedules, and quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting

• Evaluate and implement customer-requested changes through formal change management processes

• Mitigate technical risks, resolve cross‑functional engineering challenges, and prevent delivery delays

• Capture lessons learned and feed continuous improvement back into design and engineering teams

• Present project status, risks, and resolution plans to senior leadership

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership presence

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment

• Willingness to travel approximately 10–15%

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer‑facing engineering experience

• Experience with GTCC / PLM systems

• Knowledge of plant system design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, or testing

• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and continuous improvement mindset

• Experience working across global or cross‑regional engineering teams

Why Join Us

• Work on technology that matters—projects that support reliable, efficient, and cleaner energy worldwide

• Hybrid flexibility that supports work‑life balance

• High‑visibility role with real influence on technical and financial outcomes

• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning

• Career‑building experience supporting a globally recognized energy innovator

• Competitive compensation, safety‑first work environment, and professional support through PDS Tech Commercial

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re driven by complex challenges, customer collaboration, and meaningful engineering work, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career and help shape the future of global energy.

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