Federal Project Engineer

Powell Industries•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Project Engineer (Federal) will provide support for the development of new engineering design opportunities as well as oversee the execution of large Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Projects primarily for Federal projects. The Project Engineer will oversee the development of project plans and specifications, provide bidding support, engineering support, construction management, and manage the commissioning and start-up activities. Posted position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related area
Minimum 4-8 years of experience in an Engineering role
2-3 years of Project Management experience, PMP certification preferred
Knowledge of National Electric Code, ASCE and IEEE Standards
Proficient with electrical design and circuitry.
Proficient understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products.
Basic drafting/CAD skills
Ability to clear and maintain Federal Security Clearance and Military Installation access requirements.
Must be a US Citizen
Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and advise effective preventative/corrective actions and recommendations and facilitate decision-making on technical matters to project sponsors and support personnel
Effective communications in both oral and written forms. Experience giving project presentations and reports to a variety of audiences
Effective Risk Management skills
Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel.
Ability to read customer specifications, compare to the quote and provide technical feedback to project management and the customer on differences with minimal supervision.
Apply technical documents to develop one-lines, three-lines and control schemes for SWGR using AutoCAD
Able to apply NEC, ANSI/IEEE, and various other codes as it applies to the day-to-day activity
Thorough understanding of power system application along with relay application and coordination
Able to understand, interpret and troubleshoot customer needs and problems

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of Project Management experience, PMP certification preferred
Power system studies and analysis experience preferred
Substation design experience and plus
Previous experience as a Facilities engineer or manager for Federal Installations

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation of design plans, specifications, and related documents for the development of bid packages
with engineering consultants, vendors and contractors. This may require occasional travel to project sites.
Read and interpret customer job specifications.
Assist with the development of engineering drawing package, single line, three lines, etc.
Direct and check internal and external stakeholders in completing wiring diagrams.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Provide technical assistance as necessary to sales, engineering and inspection teams
Develops Project Management Plans, including negotiating contractual documents directly with customers and/or suppliers.
Accountable for the planning, managing, and monitoring the project lifecycle to ensure projects are executed within their scope, schedule, budget, quality level, and targeted benefit realization — the project lifecycle includes, from the requirement phase through project retirement closeout.
Accountable for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction related activities or program level activities as required.
Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
Ensures project alignment between customer requirements and company objectives to maximize benefit realization.
Control, monitor, and supervise project information safeguards with respect to project classification under CUI/ Secret/ Top Secret.