Principal Design Engineer

Fluor•Houston, TX

2d•$139,000 - $258,000

About The Position

The Principal Design Engineer provides essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction, with oversight of a specific area and responsibility for technical accuracy throughout all phases of project execution. The role represents the department and promotes Fluor’s competitiveness by delivering quality services, technical competence, and value. It serves as the lead on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity. The position also serves as a Supervising Lead, guiding other leads and mentoring less experienced engineers. It analyzes and recommends solutions to engineering problems in line with organizational and project objectives. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Accredited four-year engineering degree or global equivalent.
Sixteen years of work-related experience.
Recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; local requirements may vary.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
Ability to learn and apply applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
Attention to detail and ability to work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, and commercial availability and cost of materials.
Experience with effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting.
Experience managing and leading a large project.
Knowledge of project set-up, control-level schedule development, progress reporting, and project close-out.
Practical field experience.
Intermediate computer and software skills, including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and ethical engineering practices.
Active membership in IEEE or another recognized professional engineering organization.
Strong understanding of industry codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, and utility interconnection requirements.
Familiarity with industry software such as ETAP, SKM Power Tools, and Smart Electrical.
Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

Professional registration and membership in a technical society.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Responsibilities

Develop and review estimates, schedules, progress reports, and workforce forecasts.
Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities, and provide analyses and forecasts.
Develop and review specifications, including design criteria.
Participate in equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities.
Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve engineering problems of difficult complexity.
Provide guidance and supervision to other leads and mentor less experienced engineers, including contributing performance appraisal input and counseling.
Analyze problems and make independent recommendations in accordance with organizational and project objectives and guidelines.
Support proposals and business development pursuits.
Present technical solutions to executive management and clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Disability coverage.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Voluntary benefit plans.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off for salaried employees, including personal, bereavement, sick, and holiday leave.
Paid sick leave per state requirements for craft employees.
Parental leave.
Training and development courses.