Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a
Lead Field Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team that is responsible for taking the lead on the coordination of the project activities, both internally, with Suppliers, and externally, with the Customer's field construction team, during the field erection/commissioning period. This position is located in Fenton, MO. The expectation is that this will be a hybrid position depending on business needs.
DAY IN THE LIFE:As a
Lead Field Project Engineer you will report directly to Field PE Manager, provide customer/erector technical support from delivery through end of Warranty Period, referring to the Project Manager only as needed for major issues and for commercial discussions with the Customer. You will be in constant contact with NE Field Technical Adviser (FTA) at jobsite, as well as customer's erection contractor to resolve technical and logistics field issues as they arise, coordinating timely responses with support as needed from the suppliers and appropriate project team disciplines. You will make decisions on cost and schedule with respect to correcting issues in the field and maintain customer relationships through quality support while minimizing costs and risk to Nooter/Eriksen.
QUALIFICATIONS. We want the person selected for this role to be successful! The following qualifications are essential to be effective in this role:
- At least 5 years of experience in an engineering/technical role or project execution role in a related field, including on-site construction/erection experience.
- General Knowledge of applicable boiler and steel construction codes (ASME/ASTM/AISC/Etc.)
- Skill in review/understanding of Contract Specifications
- Proficient Critical Thinking Skills - Strong ability to discern technical queries and defer as needed; Understand cost & schedule impacts and act accordingly
- Strong ability to lead and coordinate with internal/subcontract/detail resources for urgent support
- Proficient review and understanding of supplier drawing and technical documents
- Experience as technical lead and point of contact for customer/erector and supply base
- BS Degree in Engineering, or suitable 4-yr degree
- SQL/VBA database training/experience preferred
- Strong ability to multi-task proficiently and properly maintain priorities
- Ability to read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.
Domestic and international travel up to 20% required for this role.
If you are interested in this position, please simply click the Apply button or visit our careers page at to get started! Our application is quick and should take you less than 5 minutes to fill out. Your information will be then sent directly to the Recruiter.
