Project Engineering Manager (Gas Power Generation)

Position Overview We are seeking a Project Engineering Manager (Gas Power Generation) - Civil, Environmental & Permitting to support large-scale power generation and renewable energy infrastructure projects, including gas turbine facilities integrated with solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role is responsible for leading and coordinating civil engineering design, hydrology, drainage, environmental engineering, and permitting activities throughout project development, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases. The position will serve as the technical representative for civil, environmental, and water-related disciplines, providing oversight of EPC contractors and engineering/environmental consultants while managing technical risks that may impact project cost, schedule, regulatory compliance, or constructability. Key Responsibilities Civil Engineering Design Lead coordination and technical oversight of civil engineering design activities performed by EPC contractors and engineering consultants.

Review and evaluate civil design deliverables, including:

Site layouts

Grading and earthwork plans

Foundation interfaces

Roads and access systems

Underground utilities

Site development infrastructure

Ensure civil designs meet project requirements, constructability standards, and environmental/permitting constraints.

Support optimization of site layouts and grading strategies to reduce environmental impacts, construction risks, and earthwork requirements.

Participate in design reviews, value engineering initiatives, and constructability assessments.

Hydrology, Drainage & Water Resources Coordinate hydrology, drainage, and stormwater management studies supporting project development.

Review technical analyses including:

Hydrologic and hydraulic studies

Floodplain assessments

Stormwater management plans

Erosion and sediment control plans

Drainage design packages

Ensure water resource considerations are properly integrated into civil design and construction planning.

Develop and support mitigation strategies for flood risk, erosion, and surface water impacts.

Environmental Engineering & Permitting Manage and coordinate environmental engineering and permitting activities for gas turbine power generation projects, including simple-cycle and combined-cycle facilities.

Oversee EPC contractors and environmental consultants responsible for:

Environmental studies

Emissions calculations

Regulatory documentation

Permit applications

Review environmental deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

Manage permitting schedules and ensure alignment with project development and execution milestones.

Track permit conditions and ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into:

Civil and plant design

Construction activities

Commissioning plans

EPC Contractor & Consultant Management Serve as the primary coordination lead for civil, environmental, and water resource activities with EPC contractors.

Define scopes of work, review technical proposals, and manage consultant performance.

Monitor quality, schedule, and budget performance of engineering and environmental deliverables.

Participate in:

Engineering design reviews

Constructability reviews

Technical risk assessments

Support resolution of civil, environmental, and permitting challenges during project execution.

Regulatory & Stakeholder Coordination Support communication with regulatory agencies and stakeholders regarding civil, environmental, and water resource approvals.

Assist with responses to regulatory comments, information requests, and stakeholder inquiries.

Support public consultation and disclosure activities when required.

Documentation, Reporting & Risk Management Maintain organized project records, including:

Permits

Technical studies

Design documentation

Regulatory correspondence

Compliance records

Provide regular reporting on:

Permitting progress

Civil design status

Environmental risks

Hydrology and drainage constraints

Support development of project schedules, budgets, risk registers, technical reports, and due diligence documentation.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 5-10 years of experience supporting civil and environmental engineering activities for power generation or large industrial infrastructure projects.

• Experience managing EPC contractors and engineering/environmental consultants.

• Strong understanding of:

• Civil site development

• Environmental permitting processes

• Hydrology and drainage considerations

• Industrial or power generation infrastructure

• Strong technical review, project coordination, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gas turbine, simple-cycle, or combined-cycle power generation projects.

• Experience reviewing civil and environmental design packages during EPC execution.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

• Core Competencies Owner/developer-side EPC and consultant management

• Civil, environmental, and water resource risk management

• Integrated site and plant design coordination

• Regulatory compliance and permitting oversight

• Schedule and cost-focused decision-making

• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder communication