Project Engineer

Post Date

Mar 17, 2026

Location

Luling,
Louisiana

ZIP/Postal Code

70070
US
May 18, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

HOU-3ecc98ab-24a4-4113-9d50-60a2578606e0

Pay Rate

$66 - $82 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a senior project engineer working on power generation projects in the New Orleans LA area. This role is responsible for the management and coordination of all technical engineering aspects of new power generation capital projects. This role ensures that engineering is aligned with corporate goals and is complete, accurate and constructible for all elements of a project's scope. The Project Engineer oversees contractor's engineering performance and coordinates all contractor and owner's engineering interfaces in addition to ensuring projects are completed according to project construction drawings and in accordance with project specifications, quality, and performance requirements. This position is responsible for coordinating efforts of cross-functional teams and building effective relationships with key internal/external stakeholders, including contractors. The Project Engineer is required to work directly with the Project Manager and Project Controls Specialist to ensure process alignment and compliance.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 10+ years of engineering experience
- Very well rounded in all of the engineering disciplines
- Experienced reviewing engineering drawings and providing feedback to sub-contractors and making sure it follows specs
- 5+ years of engineering experience in construction for mega capital projects ($250+ M for single project value not portfolio) with emphasis on mechanical elements
- Experience on the owners side
- Highly experienced in the field
- Great communication skills and teamwork
- Experience with large heavy rotating equipment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience with Power Generation projects (Combined/Simple cycle or combined)
- Professional Engineer (PE)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.