Lead Project Engineer

Nooter/Eriksen•St. Louis, MO
•Hybrid

About The Position

Nooter/Eriksen is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team that is responsible for managing supplier subcontracts through all phases of a project to ensure all equipment is delivered on time or ahead of project scheduled delivery and meets contract specifications. This position is located in Fenton, MO. The expectation is that this will be a hybrid position depending on business needs. As Lead Project Engineer, you will be at the forefront of optimizing combined cycle plant performance and shaping the future of energy technology.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in an engineering/technical role or project execution role in a related field.
  • General Knowledge of applicable boiler and steel construction codes (ASME/ASTM/AISC/Etc.)
  • Skill in review/understanding of Contract Specifications
  • Proficient Critical Thinking Skills - Strong ability to discern technical queries and defer as needed; Understand cost & schedule impacts and act accordingly
  • Strong ability to lead and coordinate with internal/subcontract/detail resources for urgent support
  • Proficient review and understanding of supplier drawing and technical documents
  • Experience as technical lead and point of contact for customer/erector and supply base
  • BS Degree in Engineering, or suitable 4-yr degree
  • Strong ability to multi-task proficiently and properly maintain priorities
  • Ability to read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.
  • Domestic and international travel up to 20% required for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier subcontracts through all phases of a project to ensure all equipment is delivered on time or ahead of project scheduled delivery and meets contract specifications.
  • Provide customer technical support from contract through delivery to jobsite and maintain customer relationships through quality support while minimizing costs and risk to NE.
  • Assist in the selection of technically acceptable fabrication suppliers and resolve all supplier clarifications and exceptions, non-conformances, and technical fabrication issues with support from the project design team, as needed.
  • Responsible for the proper and timely transfer of design information from the NE Project design team and the customer and suppliers, including documentation transmission.
  • Assist the Lead Field Project Engineer as needed to resolve technical and logistic issues during field construction.

Benefits

  • Employee owned company
  • Profit-based incentive opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Option of working half-days on Fridays, year-round
  • Full benefits package
  • 401(K) with employer match and annual non-elective contribution
  • Medical with employer contribution toward the HSA
  • Dental and Short-Term disability 100% covered by the company
  • Vision
  • Fitness reimbursement
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