Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager – Electrical Power Systems
A hands-on senior engineer/project manager who leads electrical power generation and infrastructure projects (temporary power, data centers) from planning through installation, commissioning, and turnover. Core work spans MV/LV distribution, switchgear, generators, protective relays, SLDs/AutoCAD, plus PMO and customer-facing duties, with ~50% travel to project sites.
Compensation
Not disclosed
Location
Houston, United States
Work setup
Remote
Seniority
Senior
Employment
Contract
Experience
Not specified
Category
Project management
Posted
Skills
autocad
cad
nfpa
pmp
transformers
Must have
Strong professional experience in electrical power systems, power generation, industrial electrical infrastructure, or related energy projects
Demonstrated experience managing or leading technical projects in a field environment
Hands-on knowledge of generator systems and electrical Balance of Plant
Experience with MV/LV electrical distribution, switchgear, transformers, breakers, ATS systems, protection, and controls
Understanding of generator paralleling and synchronization
Experience reviewing or developing electrical drawings, including SLDs and electrical layouts
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering/design software
Experience supporting installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities
Strong project planning, coordination, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with executives, customers, engineers, field personnel, vendors, and contractors
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven organization
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50%, or as required by project needs
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline (preferred; significant relevant power-generation experience may be considered)
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward professional licensure
PMP or other formal project-management certification
Experience with temporary or distributed power-generation projects
Experience with CAT, Cummins, or other large generator/OEM systems
Experience supporting data centers, industrial facilities, utilities, or critical-power infrastructure
Experience with commissioning and startup of generator and electrical distribution systems
Experience working with medium-voltage systems
Experience leading multidisciplinary project or PMO teams
Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, electrical safety requirements, and applicable industry standards
Full description
**Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager – Electrical Power Systems Location: **Houston, Texas
Work Arrangement: Hybrid with Project Travel
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2
Travel: Approximately 50%, based on project and business needs
Position Overview
PRISMECS is seeking an experienced **Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager – Electrical Power Systems** to provide technical engineering leadership and project management support across our growing portfolio of power generation, temporary power, data center, electrical infrastructure, and energy-related projects.
This is a senior, hands-on position designed for an electrical professional who is equally comfortable providing technical engineering support, working directly with field teams, managing project execution, and interacting with customers, vendors, contractors, and internal leadership.
The successful candidate will support projects from planning and engineering through installation, commissioning, operations support, and turnover while also helping strengthen project management and PMO execution across PRISMECS.
This position requires a combination of **electrical power systems expertise, field experience, project leadership, and strong customer-facing capabilities**.
Coordinate across engineering, procurement, operations,
commercial, and field teams.
Provide clear updates and reporting to leadership and
customers.
Support multiple active projects as business priorities
require.
Customer & Business Support
Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions,
site visits, project reviews, and planning sessions.
Develop strong working relationships with customers and key
project stakeholders.
Provide technical input during proposal development, project
scoping, and new opportunity evaluations.
Support the transition of new business opportunities from
commercial discussions into successful project execution.
Identify additional customer or project opportunities where
appropriate and communicate them to PRISMECS leadership.
Travel & Work Arrangement
This position will involve a combination of **remote/home-based work, Houston-based activities, and travel to PRISMECS project locations.**
Candidates should anticipate approximately 50% travel, although actual travel may be higher or lower depending on project schedules, mobilizations, customer requirements, commissioning activities, and overall business needs.
Field assignments may include extended periods at project locations followed by periods working remotely or from the Houston area. The specific schedule will be coordinated based on active project requirements.
PRISMECS will arrange or cover approved lodging for required project assignments in accordance with company policy.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical discipline preferred; significant directly relevant power-generation experience may also be considered.
Strong professional experience in electrical power systems,
power generation, industrial electrical infrastructure, or related energy projects.
Demonstrated experience managing or leading technical
projects in a field environment.
Hands-on knowledge of generator systems and electrical
Balance of Plant.
Experience with **MV/LV electrical distribution,
switchgear, transformers, breakers, ATS systems, protection, and controls**.
Understanding of generator paralleling and synchronization.
Experience reviewing or developing electrical drawings,
including SLDs and electrical layouts.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering/design
Strong project planning, coordination, documentation, and
organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with executives,
customers, engineers, field personnel, vendors, and contractors.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced,
project-driven organization.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50%, or as
required by project needs.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project
sites.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward
professional licensure.
PMP or other formal project-management certification.
Experience with temporary or distributed power-generation
projects.
Experience with CAT, Cummins, or other large generator/OEM
systems.
Experience supporting data centers, industrial facilities,
utilities, or critical-power infrastructure.
Experience with commissioning and startup of generator and
electrical distribution systems.
Experience working with medium-voltage systems.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project or PMO teams.
Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, electrical safety
requirements, and applicable industry standards.
Benefits
W-2 Employee Benefits & Support
As a full-time W-2 employee of PRISMECS, the selected candidate will be eligible to participate in applicable company employee benefits, subject to eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
Benefits and employee support may include:
**Medical insurance
**Dental insurance
**Vision insurance
**Paid time off
**Company-recognized holidays
**W-2 payroll and applicable employer-paid payroll taxes
**Approved business travel reimbursement
**Company-arranged or company-covered lodging for approved
project assignments**
Specific benefit elections, coverage details, eligibility dates, and applicable waiting periods will be provided during the offer and onboarding process.
For roles requiring regular project travel, PRISMECS will also work with the employee to coordinate approved travel and field-assignment arrangements based on the needs of each project.