Lead Complex Energy Projects as a Senior Project Engineering Manager (Project Manager III)

Drive Global Power Solutions. Deliver Engineering Excellence. Make a Lasting Impact.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Project Manager III / Senior Project Engineering Manager to support a global leader in the energy industry. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished engineering professional who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership, project execution, and customer engagement.

At a Glance

• Location: Schenectady, NY | Hybrid Work Schedule

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (Flexible start times between 7:00 AM–9:00 AM)

• Pay Rate: $66.42/hr

About the Role

This is more than a traditional project management position. As a Senior Project Engineering Manager, you will serve as the technical leader responsible for driving the engineering execution of complex energy projects from contract award through completion.

You'll lead cross-functional engineering teams, collaborate with global stakeholders, manage technical risks, oversee engineering budgets, and serve as the primary technical interface for customers. Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale power generation and Balance of Plant (BOP) projects that support critical energy infrastructure around the world.

This role offers the opportunity to work on multiple high-impact projects while partnering with teams across North America and global engineering hubs.

What You'll Do

• Lead the engineering execution of Balance of Plant (BOP) projects from contract signature through project closeout.

• Develop project engineering plans, schedules, and execution strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

• Serve as the primary technical leader and customer-facing engineering representative throughout project execution.

• Manage and coordinate matrixed engineering teams across multiple disciplines and global locations.

• Review customer specifications and translate contractual requirements into actionable engineering deliverables.

• Collaborate closely with project management, sourcing, logistics, quality, scheduling, contract management, sales, and service organizations.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and commercial project risks.

• Evaluate and manage customer-requested scope changes, including schedule and financial impacts.

• Support engineering, sourcing, vendor, and installation teams to ensure compliance with customer and project requirements.

• Drive project profitability while maintaining technical quality and customer satisfaction.

• Lead issue resolution efforts and facilitate cross-functional decision-making.

• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve engineering processes and project execution practices.

• Participate in customer and EPC meetings as the project's technical leader.

• Manage engineering budgets and support overall project financial performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or another related STEM discipline from an accredited institution.

• Minimum 6+ years of progressive engineering or project engineering experience within an industrial, manufacturing, power generation, energy, or related technical environment.

• Experience leading technical projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders and engineering disciplines.

• Strong understanding of project execution, technical risk management, and engineering deliverables.

• Proven customer-facing experience with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the power generation, energy, utilities, or industrial infrastructure sectors.

• Previous experience as a Project Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar technical leadership role.

• Familiarity with turbo machinery, generators, power plant systems, controls, or auxiliary equipment.

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, codes, and compliance requirements.

• Expertise in a technical discipline such as:

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Process Engineering

• Experience leading matrixed teams in a global organization.

• Prior experience with large EPC, industrial, or energy-related projects.

• Familiarity with enterprise engineering and project management systems.

• Previous experience supporting projects with Balance of Plant (BOP) scope.

Why Join Us?

Work on Projects That Power the World

Contribute to large-scale energy initiatives that help support critical infrastructure and power generation projects across the globe.

Lead Without Direct Reports

Enjoy the opportunity to influence project outcomes and lead cross-functional engineering teams while remaining focused on technical excellence and project delivery.

Global Exposure

Collaborate with engineering professionals, customers, suppliers, and project teams across multiple regions and international engineering hubs.

Career-Growing Challenges

Take ownership of technically complex projects that will expand your expertise in project engineering, customer management, risk mitigation, and global project execution.

Balanced Flexibility

Benefit from a hybrid work environment, flexible start times, and an organization that values professional performance and collaboration.

Continuous Learning & Innovation

Join a culture that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, problem solving, and professional development.

Additional Details

• Hybrid work arrangement

• Approximately one week of travel per month

• Primarily domestic travel; international travel is not anticipated

• Standard 40-hour workweek

• Multiple projects supported simultaneously

• Customer-facing technical leadership role

• Temporary assignment with potential for significant project exposure

Ready to Power the Future?

If you're an experienced engineering professional who excels at leading complex projects, influencing cross-functional teams, and delivering results in a dynamic energy environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the lead on projects that help shape the future of global energy.

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