Minimum 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private electrical construction.
Strong understanding of engineering in electric power.
Field experience coordinating with construction management.
Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, and contracts.
Proven ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
Demonstrated capability to manage a profitable portfolio.
Exceptional initiative, execution, and communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degrees preferred.
Journeyman or Master Electrician's license is a plus.
Responsibilities
Support senior project management closely.
Develop project teams to ensure quality output and meet customer expectations.
Implement project management techniques and manage procurement and personnel assignments.
Evaluate and improve departmental systems and processes for customer satisfaction and profitability.
Mentor and develop colleagues within the team.
Adjust project priorities based on customer needs and resource availability.
Engage with customers to ensure their expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee third-party construction firms and subcontractors closely.
Manage project review processes with a focus on financial forecasting.
Ensure high-quality engineering and project delivery.
Communicate challenges, risks, and successes proactively.
Oversee monthly invoicing and negotiate change orders as needed.
Coordinate with Site Superintendents on installation methods and labor needs.
Support adherence to Quality Control processes and ensure deadlines are met.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Exposure to a variety of projects in the electrical construction field.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on team success.
Potential for career advancement within the company.
Supportive management that values employee input and initiative.
Full Job Description
Our Traveling Project Engineer assists their Project Manager on projects and is the liaison between the field and the office. In this role, the PE is responsible for defining the project's objectives by planning, executing and finalizing projects according to the schedule while keeping within the budget.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:
Close support of senior project management team.
Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.
Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods.
Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.
Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.
Oversee monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
Coordination with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
Close support and oversight on adherence to the Quality Control process.
Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private electrical construction.
Understand engineering in electric power.
Field experience coordinating with construction management.
Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders and contracts.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
Demonstrated ability to closely support the running of a profitable portfolio.
Exceptional initiative, execution, and communication skills, both oral and written.
Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degrees are strongly preferred.
Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.
About Helix
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. is an international offshore energy services company that provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with a focus on well intervention and robotics operations.
