Project Engineer

Hydroelectric Contractor is seeking an entry level Project Engineer with a preference for a Mechanical Engineering graduate. This candidate would be expected to provide a broad range of support for all project functions. The candidate would need to be able to work with minimal direct oversight/direction after being trained in job duties and expectations. A summary of the position’s roles and responsibilities are as follows:

Project and Quality Engineering:

Review drawings (comments, requirements, procedure, material)
Track supplier progress (progress reporting and issues tacking/management)
Prepare requests for information (RFI) and non-conformance reports (NCR) between Litostroj, subs (off/on-site refurb) and client
Produce standard documents (painting procedure, material equivalence)
Produce new instruction procedures for technical activities
Maintain a comprehensive bill of material (BOM)
Optimize cost of design proposals
Support technical aspect of the Quality documentation (Quality Working Plans (QWP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) Measurements, Reports, etc.)
Review sub-supplier submittals
Travel to site or to suppliers’ shops for quality monitoring or technical oversight including factory acceptance tests and support of customer witness and hold points

Bidding (Sales) Technical Support:

Identify engineering needs from customer’s requests for quotation (RFQ)
Produce RFQ to Litostroj’s subs based on customer requirements
Contact suppliers for pricing (technical review and explanation).
Technical review with customer for Clarifications/Deviations
Support proposal development efforts – technical descriptions and content of RFQs

Project Management Engineering Support:

Track Purchase Orders (scope of work and technical support)
Prepare “RFQ” for local and Global Sourcing
Review bids from subs and participate in meetings
Review technical site procedures
Support coordination meetings with the client, engineering & suppliers
Complete client transmittal with updated status based on Client’s comments.
Travel on site or to suppliers’ shops for quality monitoring and work progress
Assist project manager in meetings with customer (if technical assistance is required)

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, mechanical preferred, from an ABET accredited university
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Willingness to pursue the FE and PE licenses
Legally able to work in the United States for any length of time
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Location and Travel:

Location to Birmingham, Alabama is preferable
Willingness and ability to travel moderately (amount would be dependent on location)
Travel will be to job sites, shops, and headquarters

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