Project Engineer

Company Overview:

GIS is a premier energy, industrial, and infrastructure services company providing multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and program delivery solutions across the energy, industrial, infrastructure, and power sectors. With more than 75 years of experience supporting offshore and onshore energy projects, GIS delivers integrated services spanning traditional and renewable energy, industrial engineering, state and local infrastructure, and utility-scale solar development. Our work is driven by a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and executional excellence.

Position Summary:

The Transition Coordinator (equivalent to a Project Engineer II ) will be instrumental in managing technical transitions, coordinating project engineering lifecycles, and ensuring seamless execution across complex energy infrastructure projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, field crews, and external stakeholders to keep technical projects aligned with operational, safety, and budgetary goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the technical integration and operational transition phases for utility, power generation, and T&D (transmission & distribution) projects.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and project deliverables to ensure compliance with industry standards and project scopes.
• Interface directly with engineering teams, project managers, field operations, and external contractors to resolve technical bottlenecks and coordinate project milestones.
• Maintain detailed documentation, track engineering progress, and report on technical risks, schedule adjustments, and scope changes.
• Ensure all engineering and transition activities strictly adhere to utility industry safety standards, environmental regulations, and internal company guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience as a Project Engineer within the utility, power generation, or Transmission & Distribution (T&D) industries.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are strongly preferred.
• Strong foundational knowledge of power systems, engineering design workflows, project scheduling, and technical documentation.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage relationships across engineering and field teams.

Work Environment:

• Ability to meet the hybrid work structure in the San Antonio area
• Occasional travel to other projects or office locations may be required to support project needs

Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office setting.

EEOC Statement:

GIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.