Project Engineering Manager at Gemma Power Systems in Glastonbury, CT | Kablio

Role

Description

value engineering

bid evaluation

specification review

calculations

performance testing

customer interface

Provide value engineering recommendations to the EOR or Project Manager for cost-saving installation, operational, and performance improvements
Assist with bid evaluations and vendor technical selection to support the estimate
Develop or review specifications to support procurement bid activity
Review conformed specifications as required to purchase from selected equipment supplier
Ensure that vendor deliverables are reviewed, and comments are provided in a timely manner to support the project schedule
Ensure that EOR drawings and specifications are reviewed, and comments are provided in a timely manner to support the project schedule
Manage Engineering Subcontract ensuring the EOR meets specification and drawing delivery schedules and approve invoices.
Read and understand project requirements for project execution, including Contract documents, project scope book, technical plans, and specifications
Provide review comments for customer specifications, plans, and other scope documents
Perform or review calculations for equipment sizing, heat balances, pipe sizing, auxiliary load estimate
Ensure field issues that arise during installation and commissioning are addressed in a timely manner to support the project schedule
Prepare an Engineering Subcontract for the prospective EOR
Review technical bid evaluations in support of the equipment procurement process
Conduct performance testing to verify that the project performance guarantees are met.
Review and signoff invoices for Vendor payments for completion of Engineering Deliverables in accordance with the Deliverables schedule in the Purchase Order.
Coordinate with potential customer and support conformance of the completed Contract
Act as the technical interface with the designated Customer technical contact and prepare responses to client or owner’s engineer comments on the design

Requirements

pe license

power plants

engineering degree

8+ years

problem solving

team management

PE License is required.
Adept at managing a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong process understanding of power plants.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Read and understand project requirements for proposal activities
Possess strong problem-solving skills.
At least 8 years of experience with development, design, or engineering of power plants or industrial facilities.
Well organized and able to participate in projects and meet deadlines.
Team player with good interpersonal skills.
Degree in Engineering is required.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Events
Financial Planning and Savings Resources
Advancement and Growth Opportunities
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
Work Life Balance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$250M Revenue Mark

Annual Revenues

The company reached annual revenues near $250 million within five years of its founding.

125 Permanent Staff

Team Size

The company built a team of 125 permanent staff during its early growth phase.

$1.4B Backlog

Project Backlog Value

By the late 2010s, the company's backlog swelled to $1.4 billion.

14,000 MW Under Contract

Power Capacity

The company managed projects totaling 14,000 MW in capacity across gas, biomass, solar, wind, and biofuel projects.

Founded in 1997 by two partners after departing a previous power-plant contractor, the firm started with a 160 MW combined-cycle project in Massachusetts.
Acquired by Argan, Inc., they benefited from enhanced capital and scale, positioning GPS as Argan’s largest subsidiary in power services.
GPS has delivered flagship combined-cycle plants such as the 829 MW Panda Liberty and Panda Patriot in Pennsylvania, optimized for Marcellus Shale gas.
They also built 475 MW natural gas-fired facilities in Ohio and North Carolina and a 785 MW GE 7HA plant in Connecticut.
Distinctive for installing the first U.S. Siemens 'H'-class single-shaft gas turbine plants, GPS stands out in technical complexity and innovation.
Supported operations, commissioning, and maintenance services for completed power facilities, extending their role beyond construction.

Culture + Values

Treat each customer with integrity by acting with fairness, trustworthiness, honesty, ethics, consistency, and openness to all stakeholders.
Make and honor commitments, ensuring employees have confidence in their ability to deliver on promises.
Communicate effectively by being open, forthright, firm, and fair, resolving issues swiftly to maintain strong relationships with clients, employees, and suppliers.
Use 360-degree thinking to plan and execute solutions with urgency, excelling in handling challenging projects with tight schedules and complex logistics.
Cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit by recognizing and seizing opportunities, empowering employees with tools and responsibility to implement successful solutions.

Environment + Sustainability

70% Reduction

ESG Roadmap Target

Reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, targeting net-zero for Scope 2 emissions.

12,500 t CO₂

Target Emission Reduction

Long-term goal to halve CO₂ emissions from 25,000 t by 2030, focusing on warehouse operations.

24% Emission Cut

Progress by End-2024

Reduction in total CO₂ emissions since 2022, including a significant drop in gas heating emissions.

25% Portfolio Drop

Energy Consumption Emissions

Reduction in portfolio CO₂ emissions linked to energy use over two years.

Deploys 'Aut0nom®' net-zero carbon in-use warehouse design for new developments and retrofits, replacing gas boilers with electric heat pumps.

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Role

Description

value engineering

bid evaluation

specification review

calculations

performance testing

customer interface

Provide value engineering recommendations to the EOR or Project Manager for cost-saving installation, operational, and performance improvements
Assist with bid evaluations and vendor technical selection to support the estimate
Develop or review specifications to support procurement bid activity
Review conformed specifications as required to purchase from selected equipment supplier
Ensure that vendor deliverables are reviewed, and comments are provided in a timely manner to support the project schedule
Ensure that EOR drawings and specifications are reviewed, and comments are provided in a timely manner to support the project schedule
Manage Engineering Subcontract ensuring the EOR meets specification and drawing delivery schedules and approve invoices.
Read and understand project requirements for project execution, including Contract documents, project scope book, technical plans, and specifications
Provide review comments for customer specifications, plans, and other scope documents
Perform or review calculations for equipment sizing, heat balances, pipe sizing, auxiliary load estimate
Ensure field issues that arise during installation and commissioning are addressed in a timely manner to support the project schedule
Prepare an Engineering Subcontract for the prospective EOR
Review technical bid evaluations in support of the equipment procurement process
Conduct performance testing to verify that the project performance guarantees are met.
Review and signoff invoices for Vendor payments for completion of Engineering Deliverables in accordance with the Deliverables schedule in the Purchase Order.
Coordinate with potential customer and support conformance of the completed Contract
Act as the technical interface with the designated Customer technical contact and prepare responses to client or owner’s engineer comments on the design

Requirements

pe license

power plants

engineering degree

8+ years

problem solving

team management

PE License is required.
Adept at managing a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong process understanding of power plants.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Read and understand project requirements for proposal activities
Possess strong problem-solving skills.
At least 8 years of experience with development, design, or engineering of power plants or industrial facilities.
Well organized and able to participate in projects and meet deadlines.
Team player with good interpersonal skills.
Degree in Engineering is required.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Events
Financial Planning and Savings Resources
Advancement and Growth Opportunities
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
Work Life Balance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$250M Revenue Mark

Annual Revenues

The company reached annual revenues near $250 million within five years of its founding.

125 Permanent Staff

Team Size

The company built a team of 125 permanent staff during its early growth phase.

$1.4B Backlog

Project Backlog Value

By the late 2010s, the company's backlog swelled to $1.4 billion.

14,000 MW Under Contract

Power Capacity

The company managed projects totaling 14,000 MW in capacity across gas, biomass, solar, wind, and biofuel projects.

Founded in 1997 by two partners after departing a previous power-plant contractor, the firm started with a 160 MW combined-cycle project in Massachusetts.
Acquired by Argan, Inc., they benefited from enhanced capital and scale, positioning GPS as Argan’s largest subsidiary in power services.
GPS has delivered flagship combined-cycle plants such as the 829 MW Panda Liberty and Panda Patriot in Pennsylvania, optimized for Marcellus Shale gas.
They also built 475 MW natural gas-fired facilities in Ohio and North Carolina and a 785 MW GE 7HA plant in Connecticut.
Distinctive for installing the first U.S. Siemens 'H'-class single-shaft gas turbine plants, GPS stands out in technical complexity and innovation.
Supported operations, commissioning, and maintenance services for completed power facilities, extending their role beyond construction.

Culture + Values

Treat each customer with integrity by acting with fairness, trustworthiness, honesty, ethics, consistency, and openness to all stakeholders.
Make and honor commitments, ensuring employees have confidence in their ability to deliver on promises.
Communicate effectively by being open, forthright, firm, and fair, resolving issues swiftly to maintain strong relationships with clients, employees, and suppliers.
Use 360-degree thinking to plan and execute solutions with urgency, excelling in handling challenging projects with tight schedules and complex logistics.
Cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit by recognizing and seizing opportunities, empowering employees with tools and responsibility to implement successful solutions.

Environment + Sustainability

70% Reduction

ESG Roadmap Target

Reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, targeting net-zero for Scope 2 emissions.

12,500 t CO₂

Target Emission Reduction

Long-term goal to halve CO₂ emissions from 25,000 t by 2030, focusing on warehouse operations.

24% Emission Cut

Progress by End-2024

Reduction in total CO₂ emissions since 2022, including a significant drop in gas heating emissions.

25% Portfolio Drop

Energy Consumption Emissions

Reduction in portfolio CO₂ emissions linked to energy use over two years.

Deploys 'Aut0nom®' net-zero carbon in-use warehouse design for new developments and retrofits, replacing gas boilers with electric heat pumps.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Projects

Careers