Job Title : Senior Project Engineer
Location : Augusta, GA
Status of Hire : W-2 contract (no 1099), hourly exempt
Duration of Assignment : 12-month contract
The Senior Project Engineer has the overall scope ownership responsibility for assigned project scope in the engineering and construction of a new industrial plant.
The Senior Project Engineer Leads process towards scope definition and support awarding : Full Scope of Work creation covering all aspects (HSE, Construction, PMO, ENG, etc.
definition of technical vendor selection criteria, technical bid evaluation, and support internal procurement in bidding process, and vendor evaluation & selection.
Furthermore, supporting the engineering team on various aspects such as supporting (or leading) design reviews, technical evaluation of Project Change Directives, SOW creation, technical bid evaluation, and taking care of specific engineering queries.
Responsibilities
Support construction and commissioning of a new industrial manufacturing plant, ensuring that all design requirements are met and that the design is practical and cost effective
Support the Engineering Team with discipline expertise and specific design / review tasks
Responsible for coordination between internal engineering team (especially Design Manager), engineering firms, the project team and contractors to ensure that drawings packages are delivered to the field in time to meet the schedule
Collaborate with contractors and other stakeholders to ensure that the design meets all regulatory and safety requirements and is delivered on time and within budget
Provide technical advice and guidance to the design team as required
Support managing the resolution of any design related issues that arise during the project, including changes to the design, scope, or budget
Single Point of Contact for Procurement for assigned scope
Support engineering / design Interface Management, ensuring that the various battery limits of units and design packages fully cover scope and no gaps in Construction and Commx occur
Experience Required
8+ years of experience in engineering design and construction practices and standards
4+ years of experience managing engineering teams and coordinating with other engineering and construction disciplines
Experience managing external engineering consultants
Experience with major mechanical equipment included in an industrial refinery, reclamation facility, metals processing, chemical mixing and batching, or oil and gas processing preferred
Bachelor or Master in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license, or other similar credential (CESCP, CPSE) is preferred
Proficiency in relevant Engineering and PMO tools, e.g. AutoCAD, MS Projects, NavisWorks
Strong Office 365 proficiency
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively
Overall scope ownership responsibility for assigned project scope; develop and freeze assigned project scope
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide
and complex range of stakeholders
Strong project management skills
Highly organized with strong attention to details and technicalities
Strong critical and analytical thinking and quantitative skills
Comfort with fast paced, quickly changing environment
Must be authorized to work in the US regardless of visa transfer or sponsorship
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check to be eligible for hire
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.