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Powell Industries

Federal Project Engineer

On site

Houston, United states

Junior

Full Time

25-02-2026

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Skills

AutoCAD Risk Management Monitoring Decision-making Sales Analytical Skills Project Management

Job Specifications

Position Summary
The Project Engineer (Federal) will provide support for the development of new engineering design opportunities as well as oversee the execution of large Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Projects primarily for Federal projects. The Project Engineer will oversee the development of project plans and specifications, provide bidding support, engineering support, construction management, and manage the commissioning and start-up activities. Posted position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation assistance.
Essential Responsibilities
Assists with the preparation of design plans, specifications, and related documents for the development of bid packages with engineering consultants, vendors and contractors. This may require occasional travel to project sites.
Read and interpret customer job specifications.
Assist with the development of engineering drawing package, single line, three lines, etc.
Direct and check internal and external stakeholders in completing wiring diagrams.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Provide technical assistance as necessary to sales, engineering and inspection teams
Develops Project Management Plans, including negotiating contractual documents directly with customers and/or suppliers.
Accountable for the planning, managing, and monitoring the project lifecycle to ensure projects are executed within their scope, schedule, budget, quality level, and targeted benefit realization - the project lifecycle includes, from the requirement phase through project retirement closeout.
Accountable for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction related activities or program level activities as required.
Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
Ensures project alignment between customer requirements and company objectives to maximize benefit realization.
Control, monitor, and supervise project information safeguards with respect to project classification under CUI/Secret/Top Secret.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related area
Minimum 4-8 years of experience in an Engineering role
2-3 years of Project Management experience, PMP certification preferred
Knowledge of National Electric Code, ASCE and IEEE Standards
Proficient with electrical design and circuitry.
Proficient understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products.
Basic drafting/CAD skills
Ability to clear and maintain Federal Security Clearance and Military Installation access requirements.
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred Qualifications
2-3 years of Project Management experience, PMP certification preferred
Power system studies and analysis experience preferred
Substation design experience and plus
Previous experience as a Facilities engineer or manager for Federal Installations
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and advise effective preventative/corrective actions and recommendations and facilitate decision-making on technical matters to project sponsors and support personnel
Effective communications in both oral and written forms. Experience giving project presentations and reports to a variety of audiences
Effective Risk Management skills
Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel.
Ability to read customer specifications, compare to the quote and provide technical feedback to project management and the customer on differences with minimal supervision.
Apply technical documents to develop one-lines, three-lines and control schemes for SWGR using AutoCAD
Able to apply NEC, ANSI/IEEE, and various other codes as it applies to the day-to-day activity
Thorough understanding of power system application along with relay application and coordination
Able to understand, interpret and troubleshoot customer needs and problems

Working & Environmental Conditions
The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment.
There will be occasional travel to job sites for customer meetings, inspection, and technical support.
There may be some work in a manufacturing environment and exposure to the elements of our factory. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities.
In addition, employees will be required to complete and pass Company and Customer required drug screening, background and employment verification checks, maintaining eligibility throughout employment.
More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that

About the Company

Powell Industries provides high-quality essential products and services to the electronics, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. WHY POWELL? For over 30 years, our employees have saved our customers time and money by engaging them in new and innovative ways to manufacture PCBs. Our equipment, products, and fulfillment services keep their production lines running smoothly. Whether you need weekly vendor-managed inventory, have bulk orders, or are looking for difficult-to-source products, let us do ... Know more