Procurement Support Engineer - Sterling Industrial - Phoenix (Tempe), AZ

Traylor Bros., Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Industrial LLC is seeking a Procurement Support Engineer to provide engineering support for procurement activities related to civil, mechanical, or electrical equipment, materials, and services for the SRP Pumped Storage Project. The position supports preparation of material requisitions, technical specifications, bid packages, technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, and engineering coordination. Under the direction of the Engineering Procurement Lead, the engineer works with discipline engineering teams, procurement personnel, suppliers, and project controls to ensure procurement deliverables are accurate and meet project schedules and quality requirements. The role supports a complex EPC hydro power generation project with scopes that may include roadway development, dams, spillways, tunnel waterways, inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and site facilities and buildings. The role is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Travel may be required for training, meetings, and extended project- or site-based assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
10 to 12 years of engineering experience, including procurement support, package engineering, vendor management, or equipment procurement on major infrastructure, power, hydroelectric, industrial, or EPC projects.
Experience preparing Material Requisitions, technical specifications, datasheets, and procurement documentation.
Familiarity with Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) processes and vendor qualification activities.
Knowledge of EPC project delivery and engineering-procurement-construction interfaces.
Working knowledge of major equipment and material procurement processes relevant to Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical disciplines.
Familiarity with EDMS and project systems such as Aconex, ACC, or equivalent.
Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously and work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift; occasionally stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly; maintain regular, punctual attendance; and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and applicable federal, state, and local standards.

Responsibilities

Prepare and support development of Material Requisitions (MRs), technical specifications, datasheets, and procurement documentation.
Coordinate collection and consolidation of discipline engineering inputs for procurement packages.
Ensure procurement deliverables are technically accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements.
Assist in defining technical scope, design criteria, performance requirements, and interface requirements for procurement packages.
Participate in procurement planning and support package prioritization based on project schedules.
Review vendor technical proposals for compliance with project specifications and requirements.
Support preparation of Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) reports and technical comparison matrices.
Identify technical deviations, exceptions, and compliance gaps in vendor submissions.
Participate in bidder clarification meetings and document technical responses.
Support engineering recommendations for vendor selection and award.
Respond to vendor technical queries during bid and execution phases.
Coordinate review and approval of vendor documents and supplier submittals.
Support resolution of technical issues arising during procurement and fabrication activities.
Monitor progress of vendor deliverables and identify potential project schedule impacts.
Work with discipline leads and suppliers to resolve engineering and procurement interface issues.
Track procurement engineering deliverables against procurement schedules and key milestones.
Support preparation of procurement status reports, action logs, and interface registers.
Monitor assigned procurement packages and identify risks to procurement readiness.
Assist in maintaining procurement records and document traceability within project systems.
Ensure procurement packages comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Support quality reviews of procurement documentation before issue.
Verify technical consistency between engineering design documents and procurement requirements.
Promote safety-in-design principles and constructability considerations during package development.
Ensure compliance with project procedures, engineering standards, and document management requirements.