PROJECT ENGINEER
Santee Cooper
Full-Time
Closes on Friday, February 27, 2026
Job Description
Position Description:
Summary:
- Provide engineering and project support to Cross Generating Station for implementation of large capital improvements.
Essential Job Tasks:
- Design, plan and coordinate medium to large scale construction and capital improvement projects from inception to start up.
- Prepare and review designs, calculations, specifications, drawings, plans, technical reports, and schedules for complex and/or specialized projects.
- Assist Operations and Maintenance departments by providing engineering support and supervision for complex and/or specialized projects.
- Perform and direct analytical studies of highly complex mechanical, electrical, civil, or chemical systems and recommend innovative solutions to improve processes.
- Perform and direct inspections of various station equipment, document condition, and recommend best practices to repair or improve equipment.
- Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of construction contractors, engineering firms, equipment vendors, station personnel, and other internal/external technical and non-technical members.
- Provide leadership support and guidance to junior engineers as needed to assure proper execution of assigned projects.
- Document condition assessments, solutions, meeting minutes, and other project activities and prepare progress, performance, environmental, and inspection reports.
- Manage equipment and construction contracts for compliance with technical specifications, commercial terms, payment of invoices, and budget.
- Prepare requisitions, budgets, estimates, and other financial documentation for the procurement of equipment and contract services and departmental budget preparation.
*Will consider Sr. Engineer, Engineer III, Engineer II or Engineer I
Position Requirements:
Sr. Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited school +8 years experience required.
- PE license is required.
Compensation Information:
$104,620 -$130,770 (min. - mid.)
Engineer III
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited school +5 years experience required.
- FE license is required.
Compensation Information:
$93,830 -$117,290 (min. - mid.)
Engineer II
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited school +2 years experience required.
- FE license is preferred.
Compensation Information:
$84,180 - $105,210 (min. - mid.)
Engineer I
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited school required.
- FE license is preferred.
Compensation Information:
$75,500 -$94,350 (min. - mid.)