Lead Project Engineer

Bridgestone•Lake Charles, LA

12d

About The Position

The Lead Project Engineer designs, communicates, and implements operational plans for engineering-based projects. This lead professional serves as a subject matter expert, handling difficult and complex problems and periodically interacting with leadership. The role leads large projects or processes with limited managerial oversight, coaches and delegates work to lower-level professionals, and supports continuous improvement and automation. A background in controls and DCS systems is preferred.

Requirements

Typically requires at least 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a master's degree, or a PhD with 3 years of experience, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Background in controls and DCS systems.

Responsibilities

Lead large projects or processes of complex scope with limited oversight from a manager.
Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals.
Assist in developing operational plans and implement them within assigned areas of responsibility.
Identify continuous improvement and automation activities and support their implementation.
Prepare project plans, project controls, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates, and plan production, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of project deliverables.
Monitor progress and performance against project plans, take action to resolve operational problems, and minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and gather resources needed to complete projects.
Prepare engineering standards, designs, and work specifications; develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and select materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors as needed.
Support relationships with internal and external stakeholders through strong communication and negotiation skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.