Project Engineer I-SR - Generation Projects

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At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible. Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position supports the planning, execution, and completion of power generation construction projects by coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls activities. This position works closely with owners, engineers, contractors, vendors, and operations personnel to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

The Project Engineer is responsible for reviewing engineering documents, managing technical interfaces, tracking project progress, resolving field issues, supporting contract administration, and assisting with cost and schedule controls. The role also provides construction oversight and ensures that project objectives are achieved while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational reliability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the planning, execution, and closeout of power generation construction projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup.

• Effectively manage and partner with external consultants. Perform aspects of administrating contractual agreements with external consultants for products or services in support of large projects. Includes developing, negotiating, and administering contracts and agreements with external engineering and design consultants. Prepare scopes of work, fee proposals, and contract documents to govern consultant services. Review and approve consultant invoices, change orders, and contract amendments.

• Deliver project management services, including developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk assessments, and progress reports; track milestones; manage change orders; and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.

• Perform design review services, including independent reviews of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and plans prepared by external consultants to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NESC, IEEE), safety requirements, and constructability, and best practices.