Lead Project Engineer

Powell Industries, a leader in comprehensive tech solutions, seeks a Lead Project Engineer to drive complex software and IT initiatives from concept to delivery. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, define technical scope and architecture, and manage timelines, budgets, and risks for enterprise clients. You'll champion Agile practices, review technical designs, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions. Working in our inclusive, innovation-driven culture, you'll mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and grow your career on cutting-edge projects with modern tools and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of complex software and IT infrastructure projects for enterprise clients
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to define scope, requirements, and technical architecture
• Own project timelines, budgets, and resource plans, tracking progress and removing delivery roadblocks
• Apply modern project management methodologies (Agile/Scrum) and engineering best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Review technical designs, code, and test plans to ensure quality, performance, and security
• Manage project risks, issues, and change requests, ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Mentor engineers, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across teams
• Prepare and present project status, metrics, and technical updates to leadership and clients
• Ensure solutions align with Powell Industries' standards, governance, and documentation practices

Required Skills

• Project management (Agile/Scrum & Waterfall)
• Software development lifecycle (SDLC) management
• Systems and application architecture fundamentals
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Technical documentation and requirements writing
• Risk, scope, and change management
• Data and systems integration concepts (APIs, microservices)
• Dev
• Ops and CI/CD practices
• Technical stakeholder and client communication
• Team leadership and mentoring