It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Project Engineering Supervisor at our Hillsboro, OR location.

SUMMARY

The Project Engineering Supervisor oversees a team of Project Engineers who act as technical engineering liaisons between internal Sales and Project Management staff, contractors, outside engineering firms, and end-user customers. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and monitoring the work of Project Engineers while also preparing project schedules, assisting with project cost estimates, and providing essential project documentation, technical engineering support, and drawings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan, assign, and monitor the work of a team of Project Engineers, including but not limited to: 

  • Application engineering 

  • Creation of submittals  

  • Creation of Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance Manuals 

  • Provide technical support within the team, to clients, and with vendors. 

  • Factory Witness Tests 

• Work in concert with Sales and Project Management staff, contractors, outside engineering firms, and end-user customers to provide accurate project cost estimates on well-designed, high performance, high reliability (availability) power systems that provide exceptional customer value.  

• Provide Engineering support to Sales Representatives and Project Portfolio Managers for one-off projects, including but not limited to:  

  • Pro Forma financial analysis for Cogeneration, Peaking, and Base Load Applications.  

  • Emissions Compliance. 

  • System integration and engineering of balance of plant such as heat recovery, cooling systems, sound attenuation, vibration, and motor starting. 

  • Application engineering to assure the right prime mover and balance of plant components are supplied to achieve the performance and availability expectations/requirements of the customer. 

  • Respond to engineering questions from customers, engineering representatives, AHJ, and suppliers.  

  • Perform design reviews of the total Gas power system to assure the total Power Plant and/or cogeneration system and balance of plant will meet the performance and availability expectations/requirements of the customer.  

  • Work with other Engineering and Project management professionals within Peterson to assure the total power plant system’s integration is successful. 

  • Work with the Project Managers and Service departments to ensure system startup and commissioning is performed in accordance with the contract documents and good engineering and design practice. 

  • Work with Caterpillar District Sales Representative(s) and Application Support Center to prepare accurate pricing and scheduling estimates. 

  • Prepare operation manuals, maintenance manuals, and other close-out documentation. 

• Travel nationally and internationally up to 25% of the time to visit jobsites and meet with team members, customers, and vendors. 

• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.

• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other closely related field; and a minimum of six (6) years of experience with the design and application of **Gas Engine Power Plants and Cogeneration systems; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• 2+ years of supervisory experience required

• Knowledge of local gas and electric utility rates, environmental law, local incentive plans, and AB 32 and how these regulator and cost issues affect Gas Project economics is highly preferred.

**Gas Engine Power Plants and Cogeneration system experience includes but is not limited to heat balance, pumps, piping, cooling towers, piping design, exhaust systems, emissions after treatment, fuel handling and treatment, and engine room design in gas engine and cogeneration.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. 

• Professional Engineer License in the state of CA, OR, and/or WA preferred.

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Peterson Power Systems, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.