Project Engineer 2

Department: Power Systems Division (PSD)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irving-Las Colinas

Description

The Project Engineer 2 is responsible for the success of Power Generation Projects from the initiation phase through startup and commissioning. This person is the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Also responsible for developing and executing on milestones, managing budgets, and providing technical support to all PSD customers.

Essential Functions
• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Analyze and assist sales representatives in preparing competitive engine project cost estimates to attain PSD and company goals
• Evaluate, prioritize, and implement project work plans for PSD to optimize customer satisfaction and company profitability
• Estimate resources, establish clear ownership for project tasks, ensure that team members have necessary tools and provide timely feedback
• Develop, and maintain, effective business relationships vital to project success and to proactively communicate project expectations and goals; Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to management while minimizing HOLT's exposure and risk on the project
• Provide technical resources to remove roadblocks and support PSD customers and stakeholders
• Track progress, assess issues and identify solutions to meet deadlines while maintaining productivity, quality, and customer goals
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Work safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge in project engineering practices, procedures, and processes
• Computer and related software knowledge and/or experience and the ability to learn/use new computer programs to include MS Office products including MS Project
• Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and processes
• Understand how to use data visualization tools to reports timelines and project updates
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills
• Ability to adapt and work on multiple projects, collaborating effectively with employees, team members, and management
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently
• Ability to operate and learn new software
• Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a group of managers, coworkers, internal and external customers

Requirements

Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors of Science, Engineering field required
• Four to six years of experience in planning, scheduling and/or project management, heavy equipment or construction management preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Travel:
• Up to 30%

Physical Requirements:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities
• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position, standing, and walking; additionally, occasionally kneeling, crouching, and stooping
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladder

Work Environment:
• This job is generally performed in a professional office environment, in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoor conditions on jobsite
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer:
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.