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Generation Projects Engineer

Cooperative Energy

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Compensation
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Location
Hattiesburg, MS
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Cooperative Energy seeks a Generation Projects Engineer to manage mechanical and process-related construction, capital improvement, and maintenance projects at existing and new electric generating facilities. The role supports plant operations by planning and overseeing projects that improve equipment, systems, safety, and reliability while meeting established budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial Plant Projects, requiredProject Design, requiredConstruction, requiredSafety Procedures, nice to haveReliability, nice to haveResponsibility, nice to haveIntegrity, nice to haveProfessionalism, nice to haveService Mindset, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, requiredABET Accredited Institution, required3 Years Industrial Plant Experience, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredPE License, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Generation Projects Engineer- Cooperative Energy, Hattiesburg, MS ::: ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} At Cooperative Energy, we're more than Mississippi's only not-for-profit wholesale electric power provider - we're a team committed to lighting the way for 456,000 homes and businesses across our state. Together with our 11 local Member cooperatives, we generate and transmit reliable, affordable electricity to the communities we proudly call home. ::: ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Cooperative Energy is seeking a Generation Projects Engineer who manages mechanical and process-related construction, capital improvement, and maintenance projects at existing and new electric generating facilities. This role supports plant operations by planning and overseeing projects that improve equipment, systems, safety, and reliability while meeting established budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements. ::: ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Key Responsibilities ::: - ::: {role="presentation" ogsc=""} Lead and manage generation projects from planning and design through construction, installation, and commissioning. ::: - ::: {role="presentation" ogsc=""} Develop project scopes, technical specifications, budgets, schedules, and justifications for equipment and system improvements. ::: - ::: {role="presentation" ogsc=""} Coordinate with plant personnel, contractors, and internal departments to ensure projects meet safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements. ::: - ::: {role="presentation" ogsc=""} Review engineering drawings, procurement documents, construction plans, and technical specifications. ::: - ::: {role="presentation" ogsc=""} Monitor project costs, invoices, schedules, and overall performance. ::: - ::: {role="presentation" ogsc=""} Oversee contractor activities and ensure safe work practices and proper equipment isolation procedures are followed. ::: - ::: {role="presentation" ogsc=""} Provide project updates, reports, and presentations to management and stakeholders. ::: - ::: {role="presentation" ogsc=""} Ensure project documentation, drawings, operating and maintenance manuals, and spare parts information are completed and incorporated into plant processes. ::: - ::: {role="presentation" ogsc=""} Support training for plant personnel on the safe operation and maintenance of new and existing equipment and systems. ::: ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Qualifications: ::: ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Education Requirements: ::: - Bachelor's Degree- Mechanical Engineering (ABET Accredited Institution) ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Experience Requirements: ::: - 3 years Industrial Plant Project, Design, and/or Construction Experience and ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Certifications/ Licensures: ::: - Successfully pass a security sensitive background screening - Valid Driver's License - PE License Preferred ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} What We're Looking For: ::: ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} The ideal candidate is someone who... ::: - Prioritizes safety and follows established procedures to protect people, equipment, and the community - Demonstrates reliability and a strong sense of responsibility by showing up and following through - Acts with integrity and professionalism in all interactions - Approaches work with a service mindset and a willingness to support others - Collaborates effectively as part of a unified team - Contributes to a workplace culture rooted in respect, inclusion, and belonging ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Why Join Us: We support our team with a competitive salary, 100% company-paid medical insurance, pension plan, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, onsite gym access, generous leave, and more. ::: ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Why It Matters: When you join us you join a mission built on service, collaboration, and purpose. That's the Power of 12 - our Cooperative, our Members, and the communities we serve, working together for a brighter future. Apply today! ::: ::: {aria-hidden="true" ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} ::: ::: {ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"} Cooperative Energy is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. :::

How this job compares

Set against the 4,975 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$96–143K/yr2,647 salary ranges
  • US median$36–47/hr297 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Project Engineer jobs in Mississippi and 4,975 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Mississippi
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,926 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,073 of the 4,975 open Project Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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