Project Engineer

Electrical / Controls Project Engineer

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Location : Lubbock, TX (Hybrid)

Pay Range : $40-45 / hr

Disclaimer : This is a proactive job posting for a position we anticipate will open within the next few months. While the role is not yet active, we’re beginning to build our talent pipeline and connect with qualified candidates in advance.

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Position Summary

This is an entry-level position designed to develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty. Performs work that involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Activities are of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow area of assignments. May lead small-to-medium, non-critical projects and / or provide field oversight of critical projects under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy. As proficiency is gained, may work on portions of larger projects. Works under supervision and follows established procedures. May supervise or coordinate the work of interns, drafters, craft personnel, technicians, and / or others.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities / assignments of limited scope.
• Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.). Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures.
• Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing / Diagnostics, Regulatory, etc. May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc. under direct supervision.
• Coordinates / leads projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, and commissioning), under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor.
• Under the direction of a higher-level engineer / supervisor, supports bid / evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents. In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals, may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.
• Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customers / vendors.
• May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and / or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
• May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.
• Travels between Becker, MN and Bayport, MN locations on an occasional basis.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)

0+ years relevant engineering experience

Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization

Preferred Characteristics

EIT / FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred

_Eight Eleven Group (Brooksource) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. _

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location : Hybrid remote in TX 79407, US