Kinetik · 20 hours ago
Project Engineer - Power Generation
Midland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, providing essential services for oil and gas development. They are seeking a Project Engineer to manage project development, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of power generation assets.
EnergyIndustrialTransportationOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop project scope, basis of design, and feasibility studies for new or upgraded power generation assets
Perform load analysis, capacity planning, and integration studies for turbine and engine‑driven generators
Prepare and review P&IDs, electrical one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and system design documents
Conduct technical and economic evaluations of alternative generation technologies and configurations
Lead or oversee detailed engineering for mechanical, electrical, controls, and balance‑of‑plant (BOP) systems
Review and approve OEM technical drawings, vendor documentation, and engineering deliverables
Ensure design compliance with NFPA, NEC, ASME, API standards and applicable utility interconnection requirements
Support development of protective relay schemes, synchronization equipment, and grid‑tie systems
Develop technical specifications and RFP packages for major equipment and services
Evaluate vendor proposals, lead technical clarifications, and support commercial negotiations
Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and quality inspections
Provide technical oversight during field installation of generation equipment, switchgear, fuel systems, cooling systems, and auxiliary systems
Resolve construction issues, RFIs, and technical deviations
Verify installation quality and compliance with engineering design
Develop commissioning plans and procedures for mechanical, electrical, and control systems
Oversee commissioning, performance testing, synchronization to the grid, and full operational handover
Ensure proper tuning of control systems (governors, excitation, load sharing, emissions controls)
Develop project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports
Track and manage engineering deliverables, contractor progress, and project KPIs
Ensure project close‑out documentation, lessons learned, and handover packages are completed
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field
5–10+ years of experience engineering or executing projects involving power generation systems
Hands‑on experience with gas turbines (Solar, GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi or similar)
Hands‑on experience with gas engines (Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, Jenbacher, MTU, etc.)
Hands‑on experience with generator controls, synchronization, and protective relaying
Hands‑on experience with industrial electrical systems: medium‑voltage switchgear, transformers, MCCs, UPS systems
Hands‑on experience with fuel gas compression, conditioning, and safety systems
Hands‑on experience with cooling systems (radiator, heat exchanger, or process‑integrated systems)
Strong knowledge of grid interconnection standards (IEEE 1547, utility‑specific requirements)
Proven ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, and construction
Strong understanding of project controls (budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, risk management)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Comfortable working in industrial environments and supporting field activities
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above
Will require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis
Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred but not required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
Experience with power generation in oil & gas, midstream, refining, chemical, or heavy industrial settings
Familiarity with emissions controls and permitting requirements
Understanding of SCADA systems, PLCs, and distributed control systems (DCS)
Experience with combined heat and power (CHP) or waste‑heat recovery systems
Company
Kinetik
Kinetik is an energy firm that offers transportation, compression, processing, and water management solutions for oil and gas companies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.29B2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2025-03-14Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Secondary· $383.87M
Leadership Team
Jamie Welch
President and CEO
Matt Wall
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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