Project Engineer

Job Title: GT Senior Project Engineer Job Description
The GT Senior Project Engineer leads multidisciplinary engineering and design efforts for gas turbine projects, taking overall responsibility for successful technical execution from concept through completion. This role serves as the primary technical liaison between engineering, project management, and the customer, ensuring that all engineering, scheduling, and purchasing activities align with contractual obligations. The position requires strong expertise in gas turbine and auxiliary systems design and construction across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls (I&C) disciplines, with additional exposure to steam turbines, generators, and balance of plant (BOP) systems considered highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for EPC partners, owners engineers, and customers, interpreting and integrating design requirements in accordance with contract specifications.
- Lead the planning, setup, and monitoring of project engineering systems, including project kick-offs, master document lists (MDLs), division of responsibility (DOR) documents, contract deviation lists, and inter-discipline workflows.
- Coordinate and oversee engineering activities across disciplines, proactively resolving crossdisciplinary issues to maintain project alignment and technical integrity.
- Translate contract requirements and scope of work into clear, actionable engineering deliverables for discipline teams, ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations.
- Monitor engineering schedules, budgets, and estimates throughout the project lifecycle, conducting periodic reviews and planning activities to keep work on track.
- Drive expediting activities and escalate critical action items as needed, preparing and delivering technical status reports on engineering deliverables.
- Support project managers and lead project engineers in tracking and assessing design changes, engineering change notices (ECNs), and contract deviations, including evaluation of schedule and cost impacts.
- Coordinate regularly with international affiliated companies to support global engineering execution and on-time project delivery.
- Review and comment on project documents and drawings to ensure compliance with technical requirements, codes, standards, and contractual document flow.
- Support equipment specification development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and capacity assessments for equipment sourced for gas turbine and combined cycle projects.
- Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards for combustion turbines and auxiliary systems, including ANSI, AWS, API, ASTM, NFPA, and NEC.
- Collaborate closely with global sourcing, quality assurance, and project management teams to coordinate vendors and subcontractors throughout project execution.
- Support application engineering by reviewing and evaluating customer specifications in coordination with the parent organization or global partners, as required.
- Track and resolve open technical and contractual items through project completion and into the warranty period, ensuring timely closure of outstanding issues.
- Demonstrate and promote core competencies such as action orientation, change leadership, customer focus, continuous development of self and others, and strong ownership of outcomes.
- Exhibit strong multitasking capabilities and maintain clear, consistent communication across engineering, sourcing, and project teams.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Engineering.
- 320 years of directly related technical experience in engineering or power project execution.
- At least 3 years of project engineering experience, including industrial project exposure; experience with gas turbine, power plant, steam turbine, or industrial plant projects is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience leading multidisciplinary engineering activities on complex industrial or power projects.
- Strong knowledge of gas turbine and gas turbine auxiliaries design and construction across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls (I&C) disciplines.
- Ability to interpret and apply engineering codes and standards relevant to combustion turbines and auxiliary systems, including ANSI, AWS, API, ASTM, NFPA, and NEC.
- Proficiency with SP3D and other 3D design tools such as SmartPlant or PDMS.
- Proficiency with project management and office tools, including MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Visio, as well as the ability to create and interpret technical diagrams and flowcharts.
- Strong technical interpretation skills with the ability to analyze complex instructions presented in mathematical or diagrammatic form and manage both abstract and practical variables.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and integrate engineering, scheduling, and procurement activities in accordance with contract requirements.
- Effective communication skills for engaging with customers, EPC partners, and cross-functional internal teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Masters degree in Engineering is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred.
- Experience with gas turbine, steam turbine, generator, and balance of plant (BOP) design and construction is desirable.
- Knowledge of ISO procedures and OSHA safety requirements.
- International business experience, including collaboration with global and multicultural teams.
- Experience supporting equipment specification, bid evaluation, and vendor selection for large industrial or power projects.
- Ability to lead and participate in global engineering coordination with affiliated companies.
- Strong ownership mindset, with a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a change champion in dynamic project environments.
Work Environment
The GT Senior Project Engineer works in a professional, project-driven environment focused on gas turbine and combined cycle power projects. The role involves frequent interaction with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, sourcing and quality professionals, vendors, and international affiliates. Work is primarily office-based, utilizing tools such as SP3D, SmartPlant or PDMS, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office suite, as well as technical diagramming and flowchart software. The position requires managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, participating in project kick-offs and coordination meetings, and adhering to established ISO procedures and OSHA safety requirements. Collaboration across time zones may be necessary when working with global teams, and the work culture emphasizes accountability, customer focus, technical excellence, and effective cross-functional communication.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lake Mary, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Why Should You Apply?
Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Committed to quality products and services.
Great working environment and culture.
Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lake Mary,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026. About Actalent

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