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# Lead IT Project Engineer

- **Company:** Powell Industries, Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Microservices
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3026984585-2

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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., * 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