Staff Project Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Reports to: COO
Position Overview
Seeking a versatile Senior Staff Engineer to support the development, execution, commissioning, and operation of large-scale energy infrastructure projects serving the data center industry.
Working closely with the COO and project leadership, this individual will provide technical support across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage development and conceptual engineering through construction, commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background in heavy industrial facilities and the ability to work across multiple disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Support early-stage project development, including technical feasibility assessments, conceptual engineering, site evaluations, and equipment selection.
- Develop and review engineering scopes, technical specifications, design documents, and project requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and other technical stakeholders.
- Provide engineering support throughout detailed design, procurement, construction, and project execution.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges involving mechanical, process, electrical, and other industrial systems.
- Support commissioning, startup, performance testing, and facility turnover activities.
- Assist with operational troubleshooting, equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and performance optimization.
- Serve as a technical resource to the COO and project team, communicating engineering recommendations, project risks, and solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
- 7-10 years of engineering experience in heavy industrial facilities or large capital projects.
- Experience in one or more of the following industries:
o Oil refining and petrochemical processing
o Natural gas compression, processing, or midstream infrastructure
o Chemical manufacturing and industrial processing
o Conventional power generation or industrial utilities
o Other large-scale industrial facilities
- Strong understanding of industrial equipment, engineering design, and facility operations.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment vendors.
- Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and solve complex engineering challenges.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ideal Candidate
A technically strong, hands-on engineer with broad industrial experience who enjoys working across project development, engineering execution, and plant operations. The successful candidate will be adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working directly with executive leadership in a growing infrastructure business.