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
