Project Controls Engineer

Eaton • Greenwood, SC

70d • $83,250 - $122,100

About The Position

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Project Controls Engineer. This position reports into the EESS Strategic Programs team and the primary function is to provide the Strategic Programs team with consistent and intimate support in managing their projects. The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is responsible for project cost tracking, ongoing cost estimate validation, project schedule (development/maintenance), creation of purchase requisitions, material and equipment ordering & tracking, subcontractor/vendor requests for pricing, submittal generation/oversight, document control, and warranty support. The Project Controls Engineer is also responsible for the development/oversight of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)/Cost Milestones for the business unit's revenue recognition projects, as well as supporting ongoing intercompany negotiation activities, specifically including, but not limited to, interfacing within the various company resources for pricing on Eaton equipment and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 3 years of experience in engineering, sales, project management or field service experience in electrical assemblies, electrical distribution and/or power protection technology OR Associates Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years' experience engineering, sales, project management or field service experience in electrical assemblies, electrical distribution and/or power protection technology
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of an Eaton location on the east coast of the United States will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates proficiency in systems software, such as Vista, Bid Manager, COM, Oracle, QlikView.
• Project/ Process Management experience/skills
• Understanding of Revenue Recognition / Invoicing / cost management
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in creative problem solving, conflict resolution and managing priorities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Projects

Responsibilities

• Interface with other Eaton plants & services for solutions and price negotiation
• Interface with external vendors for quotation requests
• Review/create order summaries based off purchase order and proposal files to identify order entry requirements
• Responsible for equipment order accuracy, Value-Engineer equipment design and equipment schedule for the project
• Develop & compile project submittals and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Develop WBS/Cost Milestones forecast worksheets for revenue recognition projects
• Maintain project schedule, cost tracking, and cost estimate with the project management team
• Maintain project documentation control and lead lessons learned
• Lead Program level Backlog meetings and margin reviews
• Generate 3rd party equipment purchase order requisition
• Request authorized price levels for order entry in to Bid Manager
• Process requests for Bid Manager equipment configuration and order entry
• Provide technical assistance after order receipt & interface with Eaton plants and service organizations
• File intercompany warranty Requests and manage warranty for orders
• Manage an entire project as an assigned Project Managers (based on project size and complexity)
• Manage & support System Factory Acceptance Test
• Develop & maintain customer SOV (Schedule of Values) and assist in vendor SOV
• Manage Eaton plant & factory communication
• Create a bill of materials for a project proposal

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees