Lead Project Engineer

Nooter Construction

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in engineering or project execution role in relevant field
  • Familiar with boiler and steel construction codes (ASME/ASTM/AISC)
  • Experienced in reviewing contract specifications
  • Strong critical thinking skills with cost and schedule awareness
  • Proficient in supplier document review and approvals
  • Background as technical lead in customer interactions
  • BS degree in Engineering or similar; SQL/VBA experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier subcontracts across all project phases
  • Ensure timely delivery of equipment per project schedule
  • Provide technical support to customers from contract through delivery
  • Maintain relationships with customers through quality service
  • Assist in selecting fabrication suppliers and resolving technical issues
  • Facilitate information transfer between project design team and suppliers
  • Support Lead Field Project Engineer during construction logistics

Benefits

  • Opportunity to join an employee-owned OEM
  • Profit-based incentive opportunities
  • Direct impact on energy infrastructure efficiency
  • Hybrid work model depending on business needs
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities
  • Work in a forward-looking energy technology field
Full Job Description
Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team that is responsible for managing supplier subcontracts through all phases of a project to ensure all equipment is delivered on time or ahead of project scheduled delivery and meets contract specifications. This position is located in Fenton, MO. The expectation is that this will be a hybrid position depending on business needs.

Make an Impact!

There's never been a more exciting time to join the energy infrastructure industry, especially an employee-owned OEM with profit-based incentive opportunities! This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the efficiency and reliability of modern power generation systems. As Lead Project Engineer, you will be at the forefront of optimizing combined cycle plant performance and shaping the future of energy technology.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

As a Lead Project Engineer you will report directly to Manager of Project Engineering, provide customer technical support from contract through delivery to jobsite and maintain customer relationships through quality support while minimizing costs and risk to NE. You will assist in the selection of technically acceptable fabrication suppliers and resolve all supplier clarifications and exceptions, non-conformances, and technical fabrication issues with support from the project design team, as needed. You will be responsible for the proper and timely transfer of design information from the NE Project design team and the customer and suppliers, including documentation transmission and assist the Lead Field Project Engineer as needed to resolve technical and logistic issues during field construction.

QUALIFICATIONS. We want the person selected 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 r project execution role in a related field.
    • 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.

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