Leads multidisciplinary engineering execution for medium-sized projects, integrating scope, budgets, schedules, procurement, construction planning, and startup activities. Coordinates technical disciplines and personnel, monitors quality, productivity, and compliance with codes and standards, and supports project management with technical, fiscal, and administrative oversight. Develops engineering and procurement plans, reviews change orders and deliverables, prepares technical documentation, and interfaces with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Engineer to join our team!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Integrates the various engineering, scope, budget, scheduling, procurement, construction, and start-up aspects of a medium-size project.
- May manage a subtask of a larger project in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Responsible for the technical excellence of the engineering functions of the project including coordination of technical disciplines, procurement of materials and equipment, and construction planning assistance.
- Develops the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for the assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements. Identifies and documents changes in scope.
- Determines the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for technical aspects of the contract and monitors progress. Interfaces with Procurement and subcontracts to facilitate procurement coordination with vendors/subcontractors. Participates in bid analysis to help determine supplier availability and capability.
- Reviews work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and that quality is acceptable.
- Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel, and makes reassignments as project needs arise.
- Provides training and development opportunities for assigned personnel.
- Coordinates the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project, as well as the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company.
- Assists the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project.
- Participates in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.
- Monitors productivity and proficiency of assigned personnel.
- Ensures client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines.
- Expedites distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager.
- Prepares technical reports, project manuals, and documentation of activity for the client and project management.
- Acts as Project Manager's deputy for certain activities, such as attending meetings in his/her absence, etc.
- Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to project disciplines.
- Reviews and approves change orders. Notifies project management and other affected personnel of all changes.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related field)
- 12+ years related field engineering experience or broad general engineering background and previous project engineering experience
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Professional registration such as PE or PMP
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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