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.)

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