Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Review and investigate assigned engineering matters and develop appropriate technical recommendations.

• Serve as the Project Engineer or technical specialist for small to medium site construction, expansion, and modification projects.

• Evaluate and administer vendor contracts for services and equipment.

• Advise site management on applicable processes, practices, and proposed or existing local, state, and federal regulations.

• Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting activities for designated engineering areas.

• Support project planning, scheduling, risk management, cost forecasting, accruals, and budget monitoring.

• Coordinate engineering consultants, field teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support execution and progress reporting.

• Coordinate the review and resolution of technical deliverables, requests for information, change notices, and stakeholder comments.

• Support field investigations, including scope development, site access, safety requirements, daily reporting, schedule monitoring, and resource coordination.

• Support project meetings and workshops by preparing agendas and presentations, tracking actions, and communicating technical, schedule, cost, and risk updates.

• Perform other duties as required.

Job Scope

Nature of work: Works on moderately complex matters and implements solutions through individual effort, while delegating routine tasks when appropriate.

Level of interaction: Collaborates with peers, site personnel, subject matter experts, consultants, contractors, and project controls or contract-management personnel, with moderate external interaction.

Autonomy and decision-making: Works under frequent supervision with limited latitude to set objectives, priorities, and timelines for the assigned area of work.

Budget responsibility: Assists with budget preparation and monitoring.

People management: This position does not have direct people-management responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and at least three years of relevant engineering experience, including project management experience.

• Sound knowledge of project engineering and project management principles.

• Demonstrated technical competence through engineering and/or operations experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering tools, including CAD, analytical, and mapping applications.

• Fluency in English.

Skills and Capabilities

• Broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

• Ability to research and analyze complex information and draw valid conclusions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience.

• Ability to identify occupational hazards and apply appropriate safety precautions.

• Ability to follow safe work practices and recognize, control, or eliminate hazards.

• Ability to build trust and credibility with colleagues and establish shared goals and expectations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.