OVERVIEW

Normally this position carries the functional title of Area Project Lead and has responsibility for the overall engineering design of an area or for a small process unit(s) on a project. Reports to a Project Lead II or III, Project Engineer II or III, or Project Manager. Must be knowledgeable about the S&B Project Management Manual.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Engineer I is responsible for the overall quality and timeliness of the work from all discipline personnel assigned to the area, and the coordination of the discipline leads.

EDUCATION

Normally requires a four-year BS degree in engineering. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a minimum of four (4) years experience in one or more of the discipline areas, or in an engineering support role and registration as a licensed professional engineer. Equivalent working knowledge and experience may substitute for work in a discipline. Must have working knowledge of the various software packages and automated engineering and reporting systems used at S&B.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains a well defined overall project scope of work from the project manager or client.
• Approves all P&ID's revised or created for his area of a project.
• Reviews all new or revised drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Approves all inquiries and requisitions for engineered/tagged equipment and instruments. 
• Initiates project change orders any time changes to scope affect the budget or schedule.
• Promotes good work habits and attitudes within the various disciplines.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and standards, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers, and engineers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally, will conduct or participate in field trips to existing plants. This requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance. Lifting of 25 pounds may be required. It also requires clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise. Occasionally, will conduct or participate in field trips to existing plants. This may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals and airborne particles.