Field Engineering Manager/Assistant Project Manager -- Combined Cycle Power Plant

Description

This position is expected to be a field assignment in Lee County, TX. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Engineering Manager / Assistant Project Manager to support a new combined cycle power plant as a full-time on-site representative through project completion in 2028. This position is intended to be based at the project site in Lee County, Texas.

The plant is a 1,200-MW combined cycle natural gas power plant that is under construction. This role will serve as a key on-site technical and project interface between the Owner, EPC contractor, OEM, Engineer of Record, and Owner’s Engineer. The successful candidate will help drive timely engineering coordination, field issue resolution, drawing and document review flow, construction support, and overall project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Sargent & Lundy’s primary on-site engineering and project coordination resource, supporting the Owner’s team and interfacing daily with site leadership, engineering, construction, and key contractors.
• Coordinate and help expedite technical reviews, engineering decisions, and drawing/comment resolution to support project execution.
• Support management of RFIs, technical clarifications, design questions, and field issues across multiple disciplines, with emphasis on timely follow-up and closure.
• Monitor engineering and construction activities for alignment with contract documents, design intent, and project requirements.
• Provide technical and project-management support for major interfaces among the Owner, EPC Contractor, OEM, and Sargent & Lundy discipline leads.

Work Location and Duration

• Full-time on-site assignment in Lee County, Texas.
• Expected duration: through completion of the project, currently anticipated through 2028.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in field engineering, project engineering management, assistant project management, owner’s engineering, EPC execution, or construction support roles.
• Strong power generation project experience, preferably with combined cycle power plant experience.
• Experience working on site during active construction and commissioning phases.
• Working knowledge of engineering document control, technical review workflows, RFIs, submittals, QA/QC processes, and punchlist / turnover activities.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and maintain momentum on open technical and project issues.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and issue-resolution skills.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$118,023 - $180,313

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.