Project Engineer

Seeking proactive, analytical, detail oriented, creative Engineer with proven success in design and project coordination for Distribution projects.

This position entails detail engineering and design of overhead and underground distribution projects from conceptual design through construction.

The position is located at our Houston office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stay abreast with changing technology, work planning and design methodologies associated with Electric Distribution design.
• Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners, other engineering firms or construction services.
• Effectively communicate with Client(s) in a timely manner for assigned projects, representing SEnergy; all Client inquiries should have a response back to Client within 48 hours of request.
• Ensure adherence to Client standards to develop detailed scope and engineering plans for projects. Prepare scope of work to be presented to Clients.
• Project Management from start to finish including scoping to final design and implementation, for Distribution projects.
• Interpret codes and standards associated with project and ensure codes and standards are adhered to.
• Develop timeline, coordinate, and assign tasks to engineers, construction or administrative staff and manage timeline until project completion.
• Perform research and investigation, acquires permit applications, perform material testing, coordinates CADD work with team members and assists in scheduling and budgeting requirements for projects.
• Maintain good project documentation, including calculations, telephone conversations, design decisions, rationale and filing copies of all pertinent information.
• Attend project meetings as necessary with Clients to coordinate design and address any issues.
• Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables, including CAD work ensuring accurate scales, proper spelling, proper formatting, and completeness.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key Client personnel with whom project work is interfaced with.
• Assist in preparing project schedules and budgets for timely completion.
• Prepare project status reports and deliver to Client in a consistent and timely manner.
• Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction.
• Mentor and/or train other staff members to transfer personal design knowledge to others.
• Perform administrative duties as required from time to time including mailings, office supply and documentation reproductions.
• Complete timesheets daily with project summaries in the invoicing standard format. Prepare by deadline, accurate and complete invoice letter write-ups for project work in accordance with the Company’s standard format.
• Various other duties as assigned.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years’ experience in industry or related industry
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Professional Engineer (PE) a plus
  
  

SKILLS:

• Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  
  

PHYSICAL:

• This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.
  
  

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent.
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
• Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Supplemental offered
• Paid Holidays
• Starting at 3-week PTO with rollover
• Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance.