Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Generation Project Engineer (Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer) to support utility-scale generation capital projects, including new-build natural gas plants, combined cycle facilities, renewable generation projects, battery energy storage systems, and major retrofit initiatives.

This individual will serve as the engineering lead between internal stakeholders, EPC contractors, developers, OEMs, consultants, and project teams, ensuring engineering deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and aligned with project requirements. The role is heavily focused on engineering leadership, coordination, communication, and problem-solving rather than hands-on design work.

Candidates should have experience supporting large capital projects through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. Strong communication skills, the ability to lead technical discussions, manage RFIs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects toward resolution are critical for success.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline 4+ years of engineering experience (Senior Engineer level) OR 8+ years of engineering experience (Principal Engineer level) Experience supporting large capital projects through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, design packages, and technical specifications Experience leading engineering design reviews and managing RFIs Strong project coordination and stakeholder management experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead technical discussions and drive issue resolution Experience working with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal engineering teams Strong problem-solving and organizational skills PE License Power Generation experience Natural Gas Generation experience Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) experience Utility industry experience EPC experience Utility-scale Solar, Wind, or BESS experience Owner's Engineer experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].