Project Manager / Senior Engineer

Job Responsibilities / Tasks

• Responsible for the planning, design oversight, execution, and closeout of assigned project within established budget and schedule.
• Responsible for acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, including contractors and consultants, to deliver project according to plan.
• Provides leadership, direction and resources to the project supervisor and project staff.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assigned projects.
• Leads the planning and implementation of a project while facilitating the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables utilizing the ProjectSolutions project management compliance matrix.
• Provides leadership and direction to project personnel.
• Manages project staff, ensures preparation and approval of all applicable project documentation, and ensures project scope is accomplished within schedule and budget.
• Liaises with project stakeholders on a routine basis.
• Identifies and manages scope change and ensures changes to Statement of Work are documented and communicates those changes to customer and management.
• Updates baseline budget and schedule.
• Tracks project cost and provide direction to accounting department for the preparation of project invoices.
• Acts as a primary interface between EnergySolutions and client by implementing project status meetings with client and providing monthly schedule, project, and financial input to management.
• Initiates and develops equipment and system designs.
• Takes equipment and systems from concept through to commissioning and testing.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as chemical engineering systems including reaction vessels, filtration systems, ion-exchange skids, piping, and vessel systems.
• May run experiments and tests to aid in the development of processing systems.
• May use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments.
• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to document compliance with project and code requirements, which may include mass and energy balances, pressure profiles, pipe, pump, and vessel sizing.
• Generates and is fully conversant with Process Flow Diagrams, Process, and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Data Sheets.
• Assists in the preparation and approval of design documents and plant modifications, including supervision of designers in document development in accordance with approved procedures, processes, and design requirements.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Familiar with national codes and standards appropriate to the Mechanical and Chemical Engineering disciplines.
• Ensures relevant design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures and codes and site design and safety and licensing basis are used in preparation of design media.
• Performs checking to ensure accuracy of design media in accordance with company policies and procedures and client expectations.
• Performs independent research, reviews, studies, and analyses in support of plant changes and design modifications.
• Supports installation and testing of site systems and components.
• Participates in the preparation of cost estimates for engineering services to internal and external clients and coordinates work assignments to meet project-established schedules and budgets.
• Ensures that all activities are performed safely and in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Occupational Safety & Health Administration standards, state requirements and all applicable client procedures, permits and licenses by verbatim compliance to applicable project documentation.
• Manages personnel of varying disciplines and degrees of experience with emphasis on teamwork.
• Ensures staff performs all activities safely and are committed to a safe and accident-free working environment.
• Ensures personnel obtains and maintains appropriate training, qualifications and proficiencies utilizing the Talent Database.
• Works under general supervision.
• Responsible for all aspects of various projects of a moderately complex nature.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills; able to present design media to clients and customers.
• Advanced knowledge of Process Equipment design software and Microsoft Office.
• Detailed knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application.
• Detailed knowledge of industry codes and regulations.
• Detailed knowledge in the management of complex engineering projects.
• Ability to carry up to 10 pounds; handle and reach below shoulder.
• Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location.
• Ability to see close and distance; basic colors/shades.
• Ability to work inside an office, outside and in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to work with moving objects/hazardous machines and on slippery/uneven walking surfaces.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection.
• Ability to work alone and work with others.
• Ability to drive a vehicle and travel overnight.
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Certification

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Certifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer License highly preferred.
• Working toward Project Management Professional (PMP).

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience completed projects and good performance reviews.