Engineer

Sims Limited

$146K — $175K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, structural, or civil engineering required.
  • 3-5 years of engineering experience in industrial, heavy equipment, or recycling environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage the full project lifecycle.
  • Strong communication skills and professional demeanor with customers.
  • Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.
  • Experience in metals recycling or industrial facility design preferred.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans for facility infrastructure.
  • Lead vendor and subcontractor negotiations to meet technical and cost requirements.
  • Oversee construction activities for compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.
  • Coordinate subcontractor activities and resolve field issues.
  • Build and adjust project schedules, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Track and manage approved capital budgets until financial closing.
  • Maintain a professional presence in customer and regulatory interactions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work across multiple facilities in California and Nevada.
  • Hands-on involvement in diverse engineering projects.
  • Potential for travel across North America.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge practices in metals recycling and engineering.
  • Professional development in project management and engineering standards.
Full Job Description


Pay Range: 146,000.00 - 175,000.00

Job Summary:

The Engineer will plan, execute, and oversee engineering projects across metals recycling facilities in California and Nevada and potentially support projects in other North America regions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning - Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans for yard infrastructure and equipment installations or upgrades.
• Contract Negotiation - Lead vendor and subcontractor negotiations, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and cost targets.
• Quality Control - Oversee construction and installation activities to ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.
• Subcontractor Management - Coordinate subcontractor activities, monitor progress, and resolve field issues.
• Timeline Development - Build and adjust project schedules, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Cost control - Track and manage approved capital budget until financial closing.
• Customer Representation - Maintain a professional presence when interacting with customers, partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Regional Support - Provide engineering guidance to multiple yards across California and Nevada, requiring periodic travel.

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, structural, or civil engineering required.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience, ideally in industrial, heavy equipment, or recycling environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closing.
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor in customer facing situations.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in metals recycling, scrap processing, or industrial facility design preferred.
• Familiarity with equipment foundations, material handling systems, or structural steel.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering tools.
• Knowledge of California and Nevada permitting or environmental compliance requirements preferred.
• Ability to travel within region (CA and NV) as needed (up to 40%) and travel within US (10-15%).

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