Lead Project Engineer

Nooter/Eriksen

54d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Lead 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. There's never been a more exciting time to join the energy infrastructure industry, especially an employee-owned OEM with profit-based incentive opportunities! This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the efficiency and reliability of modern power generation systems. 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.

Nice To Haves

• SQL/VBA database training/experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Manager of Project Engineering.
• Provide customer technical support from contract through delivery to jobsite.
• Maintain customer relationships through quality support while minimizing costs and risk to NE.
• Assist in the selection of technically acceptable fabrication suppliers.
• 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 with the option of working half-days on Fridays, year-round
• Full benefits package
• 401(K) with employer match and an annual non-elective contribution
• Medical with an employer contribution toward the HSA
• Dental and Short-Term disability is 100% covered by the company
• Vision
• Fitness reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees