Staff Project Engineer

Job Title: Senior Staff Engineer

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:
• Oil refining and petrochemical processing
• Natural gas compression, processing, or midstream infrastructure
• Chemical manufacturing and industrial processing
• Conventional power generation or industrial utilities
• 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.