Job Title:
Power Project Engineer
Duration:
Initially 1-year
Schedule:
M-F (40/50 hrs per week) - Some overtime required
Location:
Spring, TX, US or Midland, TX, US
This opportunity supports engineering design and project delivery within a high voltage electrical environment, with involvement across design evaluation, construction coordination, and project management systems. The role offers exposure to electrical substations, transmission line projects, and capital project execution, with responsibility for helping deliver work in line with project objectives, specifications, and standards. This position will also support technical problem-solving, contractor coordination, and transition management across project stages.
Required Education:
BS or MS degree in an engineering field
Required Experience:
Experience across engineering, construction, and project management and controls activities
Prior experience supporting electrical substation and transmission line projects
Minimum 5 years of experience in the high voltage electrical field and/or oil and gas industry
Broad experience gained through multiple functional and project assignments
Required Skills:
Engineering design evaluation and project delivery within budget and scheduling restraints
Knowledge of high voltage electrical facility design and associated U.S. regulations and standards, including NEC and API 14F
Understanding of the selection and specification of electrical systems and equipment such as transformers, switchgear, reclosers, protective relays, and HV/MV power cables
Knowledge of ERCOT and/or SPP grid design, operation, and capabilities
Ability to support Invitation to Tender development, bid evaluation, and contractor selection
Experience coordinating project issues resolution, change requests, and project stage transitions
Strong leadership, influencing, interpersonal, coordination, and planning skills
Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and changing priorities
Excellent English communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking
Proficiency in MS Office suite
Prior experience using PLS-CADD
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong preference for Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
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