Education: Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline or the sciences from a four -year accredited college or university
Experience: 10+ years of experience required. Professional Engineer License preferred
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials, and application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problems.
Knowledge of project controls within discipline.
Good knowledge of major industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.
Basic skill in oral and written communication.
Understands the project change control process and can identify a potentail change.
Has an advanced level of knowledge of discipline's equipment and material lists.
Can integrate all project functional requirements into a complete project plan.
May provide technical guidance to less experienced engineering staff.
Maintains positive working relationship with peer leaders.
Builds productive relationships with organizations in and external to Engineering.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs engineering calculations, prepares specifications, performs analyses, performs testing, issues reports and maintains related data.
Maintains liaison with design and drafting groups.
Prepares, reviews and approves drawings as required.
Advises the Supervising Discipline Engineer about status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays and adverse problems.
Ensures quality, quantity and completeness of the assigned engineering tasks.
Plans and schedules engineering efforts associated with assigned project.
Maintains timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
Keeps proper engineering files and records.
Develops understanding of industry codes and standards.
Understands and uses computer software and applications associated with engineering assignments.
Continually upgrades technical knowledge and capabilities and pursues additional coursework and training.
Complies with company's safety awareness program, office and/or field safety policies.
Develops an understanding of the role of each functional area within the company.
Conforms to company core values.
Acts with integrity in all elements of responsibility.
Expresses ideas clearly and listens effectively to the ideas of others.
Supports alignment of customer and company objectives.
Performs other related engineering work as required
Level Specific Responsibilities: Under minimal direction, completes engineering assignments of advanced complexity
Comprehensive understanding of a specific discipline and has basic understanding of other disciplines.
May provide technical guidance to a modest sized group of engineers, designers, and specialists.
Fully versed with the preparation and execution of project scope with specific discipline
Fully versed in the methods of business development and able to lead the preparation of proposals
Fully versed with codes, permits and company cornerstone applications
Fully versed with and can check and review the work sequence, general content, and the methods used to generate specifications for the purchase of material, equipment, systems, services, or construction within a specific discipline
Fully versed with the process of preparing and checking of calculations as well as the approval, revision, retention, and storage of calculations with a specific discipline
Able to learn and use basic CAD sketching tools
Can oversee the review and checking of construction and vendor drawings
Fully versed in the collection and/or evaluation of data and information regarding technical and economic factors including physical, chemical, environmental, maintenance, operational, regulatory, constructability, and/or schedule factors relating to a specific subject within a discipline
Understands the external factors that impact specific engineering problems
Fully understands the use of requisitions and the role of materials management
Reviews and advises on purchase orders and subcontracts
Fully understands and reviews interdisciplinary vendor documents
Leads or assists with the development of manpower, man-hour, and labor cost requirements for a project and can monitor it to aid in evaluating the budget
Leads estimating tasks and performs material take-offs for a specific discipline
Has advanced knowledge of discipline's material cost and of cost analysis and forecasting
Fully understands and assists with the planning and scheduling of engineering tasks within a specific discipline
Fully versed in the project change control process and can identify a potential change
Has an advanced level of knowledge of discipline's equipment and material lists, and has the ability to instruct others in understanding their use and requirements
Maximizes the integration of all project functional requirements into a complete project plan
Maintains positive relationships among peers and management
Builds positive relationships both internally and externally to engineering.