Project Engineer

KBR•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a PROJECT ENGINEER to support their SPACE SUIT DESIGN TEAM for KBR’s Science and Space division. The PROJECT ENGINEER will primarily be responsible for assisting with the scheduling, planning, resourcing, and managing technical activities to ensure assigned projects are completed on time and within specification. The Project Engineer is responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines of assigned projects and will establish criteria for the proper implementation of all the elements of a project.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Must have 5-10 years of recent and related work experience.
Expert use of MS Project
Experience leading negotiations with contract/vendors, procurement, and legal processes
Excellent interpersonal skill
Excellent communication skill, verbal and written
Excellent organizational skills
Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and produce timely results
Self-motivated
This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience in aerospace and mechanical experience to include hardware development and design verification
Experience with NASA in spacecraft design and human system integration

Responsibilities

Leads and/or facilitates all phases of the project – research, design, procurement, assembly, integration, test, operations, etc.
Develops, tracks, and manages project forecast, scope, risks, and schedule for all projects assigned.
Responsible for internal collaboration, review, and integration of project development.
Responsible for the execution, management, and collaboration of project procurement activities (which includes preparation and negotiation of requirements and design specifications, proposals, quotes, contracts, change orders, and invoices with General Contractors, Designers, Procurement, and Vendors).
Provides oversight, guidance and collaboration with internal team departments, general contractors, designers, vendors to ensure they are staying within project scope, budget, and schedule.
Review plans, inspect fabrications, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations as necessary to assure compliance with established requirements, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
Tracks, updates and provide recommendations for changing orders.
Monitors/reports/makes recommendations for ongoing development projects.
Identification, management and communication of project and program-related risks.
Perform other duties as assigned.