Energy Infrastructure Program Manager | Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance [DOE0035035]

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Job Overview

ProSidian seeks an Energy Infrastructure Program Manager | Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance [DOE0035035] for Program Support. This is an Exempt 1099 Contract role with no overtime pay, offering remote work within the USA, though on-site meetings are expected. The role is based in Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States), supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO), which provides debt financing for large-scale energy infrastructure projects. The position aligns with the GSA Labor Category: Program Manager.

We are looking for candidates with relevant experience in the Energy Industry (Oil, Gas/Power, Utilities) sector to support professional services engagements for clients like the DOE. This role focuses on Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services, specifically within the Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance discipline, emphasizing Risk Management solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Engineering advisory support for the Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program, focusing on technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities.
• Emphasize energy infrastructure program delivery, work planning, staffing, schedule, budget, and client coordination.
• Review project documentation, evaluate technical and commercial interfaces, and identify risks and mitigations.
• Validate assumptions and support conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews.
• Prepare defensible work products, including program plans, integrated master schedules, resource plans, status reports, and governance materials.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to facilitate timely lender and DOE decision-making.
• Coordinate IE support across due diligence, construction monitoring, operations monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports.

Qualifications

• Desired Experience: 15+ years of progressive energy infrastructure, engineering advisory, project finance, program management, or independent engineering experience; 5+ years leading multidisciplinary teams, client delivery, and senior stakeholder engagement for federal, lender, or owner-side programs.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or related field; advanced degree, PE, PMP, PgMP, or equivalent senior delivery credential preferred.
• Skills: Independent engineering review; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) style documentation; technical due diligence; risk assessment; energy infrastructure program delivery; work planning; staffing; schedule management; budget management; client coordination; data room review; information request tracking; report writing; Excel-based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings.
• Competencies: Technical judgment, independence and objectivity, analytical rigor, attention to detail, defensible documentation, client service orientation, cross-functional collaboration, issue escalation, quality mindset, schedule discipline, and the ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications.

Ancillary Details

• The DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program supports financing and lifecycle oversight for large-scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects, requiring independent engineering, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, construction monitoring, operational performance assessment, and risk management services.
• The Loan Programs Office (LPO) is the financing arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, providing various forms of credit assistance for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services are crucial for complex energy projects, involving reviews similar to those used by commercial lenders and institutional investors.

Other Details

• Role supports NAICS 541330 Engineering Services for the EDF Program/LPO energy infrastructure financing.
• Work involves high-impact oil and gas, power, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Outputs must be independent, traceable, suitable for lender review, and align with due diligence, monitoring, and assessment needs.

Additional Information

• ProSidian Global Competencies: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Personal Effectiveness, Continuous Learning, Leadership, Client Service, Business Management, Business Development, Technical Expertise, and Innovation & Knowledge Sharing.
• Business Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio is expected. Ability to learn new tools quickly is essential.
• Commitment, Curiosity, Humility, Willingness: Candidates should exhibit a commitment to solving significant challenges, a curious and inquisitive nature, humility, and a willingness to learn and grow.