Project Engineer (Mechanical or Structural)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Project Engineer

SUMMARY :

Responsible to lead a team of structural / mechanical engineers and designers in developing, designing, and delivering bulk material handling equipment.

Direct contact with clients and vendors is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING :

• Leads a team of structural / mechanical engineers and designers to develop an innovative, high quality solution.
• Identifies project staffing requirements and coordinates staffing with supporting organization managers.
• Oversees project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a schedule and budget for the assigned engineering project.
• Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly.
• Reviews expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met.
• Coordinates with vendors and other disciplines for consistency in the design.
• Prepares technical specifications.
• Mentors junior engineers in the business, business practices, and position requirements

COMPETENCY :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

Competency : Description :

Description : Analytical

Analytical

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data;

Designs work flows and procedures.

Attendance & Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Business Acumen

Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Customer Service

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service;

Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Dependability

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;

Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Design

Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles;

Demonstrates attention to detail.

Ethics

Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.

Initiative

Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation

Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work;

Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

Interpersonal

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control;

Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Judgment

Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;

Makes timely decisions.

Motivation

Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Oral & Written Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar;

Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Organizational Support

Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values;

Benefits organization through outside activities.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions;

Works well in group problem solving situations.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;

Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Project Management

Assists in the development of project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress as required.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Strategic Thinking

Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition;

Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Team Work

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback;
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;

Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Technical Skills

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;

Shares expertise with others.

Visionary Leadership

Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Minimum Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree (Structural or Mechanical) in Engineering from a four-year college or university and five or more years related experience

Preferred Education / Experience :

Master’s Degree Desired, not Required; PE License

Knowledge of mining and / or bulk material handling industries

Computer Skills / Experience :

Drawing Software : 2D & 3D using AutoCad required. Other 3D design software, such as e.g. Inventor, Solidworks, Advance Steel desired, but not essential

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Indirectly oversees employees assigned to projects in conjunction with engineering management team.

JOB ELEMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods, talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls;

and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus with an emphasis on ability to view a computer screen for long periods, with periodic breaks.

Travel may be required for various projects both nationally and internationally.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with in-person and telephone contacts and may involve frequent interruptions.

The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. Work may require attendance at evening or weekend meetings and / or events.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.