Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or construction management (EIT or PE preferred)
5-8 years of relevant experience, with a focus on energy projects
Proficient in interpreting and providing input on technical diagrams and schematics
Knowledge of multi-discipline engineering packages and their coordination
Experience with utility and power design across various voltage levels, including renewable energy projects
Responsibilities
Provide engineering solutions that enhance customer technology and ensure cost-effective designs
Deliver safe and constructible designs for energized projects
Coordinate and evaluate engineering activities in collaboration with project management
Ensure subcontractors deliver quality teams and experienced talent
Establish project objectives and performance standards according to company policies
Support project proposals and estimating by identifying critical technical solutions
Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders to optimize outcomes
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and leadership training
Supportive work environment that values client satisfaction
Involvement in diverse projects, from small to major scale
Periodic travel opportunities to job sites nationwide
Engagement in strategic planning initiatives to drive company success
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced PROJECT ENGINEERbased out of our Pittsburgh, PA office.
The primary function of this position is to provide the overall technical oversight of engineering scopes for EPC or Design-Build projects with challenging schedule milestones. This role helps our customers define and hone solutions for their projects to provide winning solutions for our customers and for Sargent. Helping our customers optimize their projects through creative, value engineering solutions and working around supply chain obstacles is a key part of the role. The projects may include small, fast track projects or major projects up to $100MM. This position may also be involved in troubleshooting electrical projects or providing commissioning support for the Owner. The position will work with multiple business units and project managers on assigned projects and may oversee multiple projects in various stages of development.
The position requires periodic travel to job sites nationwide and periodic short term on-site assignments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing engineering solutions that support our customers' technology solutions and provide cost effective, constructable designs.
Delivers designs that support safe delivery of our projects and safe solutions for our customers when energized.
Responsible for implementing and executing the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of our engineering activities and solutions in coordination with the Project Management and Field Management Team
Assure that our subcontractors provide quality project teams and the appropriate, experienced talent to provide a safe, high quality design.
Establish project objectives and performance standards as defined by the Company's operating policies and procedures and the project turnover process.
Support the project proposal effort and support the estimating needs where required. Often the engineering manager will be an integral part of the proposal process identifying the critical equipment, materials specifications and technical solutions to meet our customers' requirements.
Support sales efforts through meetings with our customers, site visits, vendor shops, and other operating units to determine best solutions for our new projects.
Assists in defining engineering requirements, selecting engineering companies based on company qualifications and experience, resource availability, workload / backlog, project understanding, cost, and references.
Have a complete understanding of all plans, contract, and specification requirements to ensure the Company's interests are always protected, specific contractual obligations are adhered to and all work is completed accordingly.
Participate in the development of all project schedules, budgets and other project related reports. Ensure their accuracy and that any required updates are done in a timely manner.
Support the procurement processes of EPC projects by working directly with our engineers and vendors to establish the most economical solutions, and maintain schedules while urgently addressing all critical path items
Maintain a strong working relationship with the client, owner, engineer, vendors, suppliers and other project related firms and personnel to minimize conflicts and maximize the outcomes of all project activities.
Support the Company's strategic planning initiatives and follow through with any assigned responsibilities to ensure success.
Seek out and participate in self-improvement, leadership development skill programs to further enhance individual effectiveness, achievements and outcomes.
Play a key role in promoting the importance of client satisfaction and its relationship to the Company's reputation and its ability to obtain new and repeat business.
SKILLS:
Excellent written communication skills. Proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals.
Works efficiently under tight time frames, responds to requests in a timely manner, and communicates effectively as a team player.
Understands the importance of being able to multi-task.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
A four-year electrical engineering degree or construction management degree or equivalent is preferred. 5-8 years of related experience may be substituted. (EIT or PE preferred)
Ability to not only comprehend but also to provide input on single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, protection & control, fuse coordination, and outage planning, general arrangements, elevation drawings, bus designs/calculations, and below grade/raceway design.
A demonstrated knowledge of studies including but not limited to lightning, lighting, grounding, insulation coordination, short circuit, load flow, arc flash, protection coordination, and relay settings.
A demonstrated knowledge of complex multi-discipline packages and coordinating multi-discipline packages - civil, foundations, structural steel, pre- engineered buildings, HVAC, mechanical and piping, insulation, electrical, instrumentation, telecommunications, life safety systems and other specialty systems.
Experience in the energy projects including utility and power design ranging from low voltage to extra high voltage (LV,MV,HV,EHV), AC design, DC design, transmission/distribution/collection, renewable energy, solar, battery storage, wind and natural gas projects is a strong plus.
