Principal project engineer job description

With general autonomy, this position has bottom-line responsibility for the financial and technical success of very large projects. Responsible for managing all phases of project planning and execution on major (Mega) projects (typically a major project or group of projects having a total installed cost of over $500 million) in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company. Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders and is the liaison with the owner on all project matters. Possesses knowledge of the respective industry including Petrochemicals, Refining, Chemicals, LNG, Energy Transition etc. ranging in scope from pre-FEED, FEED to EPCM. Can manage and coordinate domestic as well as international multiple projects, alliances, joint ventures, etc. May supervise one or more Project Managers. Can also direct the proposal effort for these multi-faceted projects. The job role is independently accountable for a large staff or support arm of the organization.
Job Qualifications



Undergraduate degree in Engineering degree preferred. A minimum of fifteen (15) years related experience, with an average experience of 20+ years. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to function within a project team Will comply with all KBR and site safety policies and procedures



BENEFITS


KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.


INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR


At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver - Together.

In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

What You'll Do

• Geotechnical design and analysis
• Classifying soils and assigning lab testing
• Testing of soils, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing and asphalt pavement
• Performing boring layouts and utility clearances
• Supervising drilling operations
• Performing geophysical surveys
• Report and proposal preparation and review
• Managing client expectations
• Budgeting daily and ongoing activities as well as invoicing
• Marketing including daily on-going client interaction and development of a client database

What We're Looking For

• ECS Principal designation will occur after management approval and ECS Board endorsement
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university; MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred. Other similar engineering degrees considered if program is ABET accredited
• 3-5 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Who We Are


Founded in 1988, Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities engineering. ECS is currently ranked 38 in Zweig Group 's Hot Firms List (Zweig Group, June 2022), 64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (ENR, April 2022), and 142 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (ENR, July 2022). To learn more about us, click here .

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Principal Project Engineer

Description:The Principal Project Engineer is responsible for managing a portfolio of business-critical projects aligned with the Solta manufacturing site priorities to ensure continuity of supply.The position will be involved with the overall process of project portfolio management as well as leading individual projects.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties:


Note: The following are meant to be representative but not necessarily all inclusive of the duties and responsibilities for this position title.
The Solta Principal Project Engineer has responsibilities within two main areas:



Portfolio Management -



The project engineer is the owner of the Solta project management process.Responsibilities include: Chair meeting to rate and rank projects with the management team. Manage overall process to accommodate high priority project requests and make appropriate trade-offs with currently active projects as needed. Assignment of projects. Project preparation and deliverables (inputs, outputs such as plans, budget, resources, etc.) in place for each project. Chair meeting to review project status with the management team and project leads. Communicate changes to project priorities and timelines. Track progress against project goals and budgets. The project engineer will be responsible for the administration of the prioritized portfolio of projects to support the Solta manufacturing site. Monitor overall portfolio spend against budget. Support annual operating plan with budgetary activities and estimation of resources. Develop close working relationship with site management and functional managers to ensure alignment and balance of project resource needs with other site projects. Chair regular reviews of progress against project goals and deliverables. Communicate changes to project priorities and timelines. Manage overall process to accommodate high priority project requests and make appropriate trade-offs with currently active projects as needed. Track progress against annual project goals and budgets.



Project Management -



Responsible for the cross functional execution of assigned projects. Ensure project plans are in place and regularly monitored for all assigned projects including a detailed project charter/scope, budget, resource assignments, risk assessment, and milestone schedule. Lead select individual projects within the project portfolio as assigned.



Experience, Education, Training, Traits:


Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, or related). Master's degree preferred. PMP or similar certification preferred. A minimum of eight years of experience as an engineer with at least five years leading technical projects. Advanced understanding of Microsoft Project preferred. A demonstrated ability to analyze and manage issues across multiple functional disciplines. Excellent project management, organizational, communication, and documentation skills Proven track record of delivering to objectives. Strong teamwork and negotiation skills and the ability to influence without authority. Ability to be successful within a matrix-reporting environment. Strong analytical skills. Experience in leading projects that involve design transfer from R&D to manufacturing. A self-motivated and results-oriented individual. Experience in a medical device manufacturing a plus. Lean or Six Sigma training and/or certification a plus.



Language and Verbal Skills


Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering specifications, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to create project plans, Gantt charts, status updates, write reports, and other business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.Ability to clearly and concisely convey project accomplishments, obstacles, issues, and status to project team members as well as management.


Math Skills


Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to use MS Excel to perform calculations and interpret project results/data.


Analytical and Reading Skills


Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Ability to read regulatory, technical and clinical literature and documents and extract important concepts.


Physical Requirements


While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to perform lifting tasks of up to 30 pounds for short durations.Duties of this job may involve standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.Duties also involve daily keyboard data entry.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.


Work Environment


The work environment is office and light manufacturing.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some light machining and prototyping activities will involve moderate noise levels (i.e. power drill) and moderate dust or debris exposure.


Safety


Solta Medical is committed to the health and safety of our employees.We expect that all employees will perform their responsibilities while maintaining a safe, cooperative, and productive work environment, thus ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others.