Project Engineer

Sargent Electric•Pittsburgh, PA

69d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent Electric Company is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for their Pittsburgh, PA office. This role provides overall technical oversight for engineering scopes on EPC or Design-Build projects with challenging schedule milestones. The Project Engineer will help customers define and refine solutions, optimize projects through value engineering, and navigate supply chain obstacles. Projects can range from small, fast-track initiatives to major projects up to $100MM. Responsibilities may also include troubleshooting electrical projects and providing commissioning support for the Owner. The position involves collaboration with multiple business units and project managers, potentially overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. Periodic travel to job sites nationwide and short-term on-site assignments are required.

Requirements

Excellent written communication skills.
Proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals.
Works efficiently under tight time frames, responds to requests in a timely manner, and communicates effectively as a team player.
Understands the importance of being able to multi-task.
A four-year electrical engineering degree or construction management degree or equivalent is preferred. 5-8 years of related experience may be substituted.
Ability to not only comprehend but also to provide input on single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, protection & control, fuse coordination, and outage planning, general arrangements, elevation drawings, bus designs/calculations, and below grade/raceway design.
A demonstrated knowledge of studies including but not limited to lightning, lighting, grounding, insulation coordination, short circuit, load flow, arc flash, protection coordination, and relay settings.
A demonstrated knowledge of complex multi-discipline packages and coordinating multi-discipline packages – civil, foundations, structural steel, pre- engineered buildings, HVAC, mechanical and piping, insulation, electrical, instrumentation, telecommunications, life safety systems and other specialty systems.

Nice To Haves

EIT or PE preferred
Experience in the energy projects including utility and power design ranging from low voltage to extra high voltage (LV,MV,HV,EHV), AC design, DC design, transmission/distribution/collection, renewable energy, solar, battery storage, wind and natural gas projects is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Providing engineering solutions that support our customers’ technology solutions and provide cost effective, constructable designs.
Delivers designs that support safe delivery of our projects and safe solutions for our customers when energized.
Responsible for implementing and executing the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of our engineering activities and solutions in coordination with the Project Management and Field Management Team
Assure that our subcontractors provide quality project teams and the appropriate, experienced talent to provide a safe, high quality design.
Establish project objectives and performance standards as defined by the Company’s operating policies and procedures and the project turnover process.
Support the project proposal effort and support the estimating needs where required. Often the engineering manager will be an integral part of the proposal process identifying the critical equipment, materials specifications and technical solutions to meet our customers’ requirements.
Support sales efforts through meetings with our customers, site visits, vendor shops, and other operating units to determine best solutions for our new projects.
Assists in defining engineering requirements, selecting engineering companies based on company qualifications and experience, resource availability, workload / backlog, project understanding, cost, and references.
Have a complete understanding of all plans, contract, and specification requirements to ensure the Company’s interests are always protected, specific contractual obligations are adhered to and all work is completed accordingly.
Participate in the development of all project schedules, budgets and other project related reports. Ensure their accuracy and that any required updates are done in a timely manner.
Support the procurement processes of EPC projects by working directly with our engineers and vendors to establish the most economical solutions, and maintain schedules while urgently addressing all critical path items
Maintain a strong working relationship with the client, owner, engineer, vendors, suppliers and other project related firms and personnel to minimize conflicts and maximize the outcomes of all project activities.
Support the Company’s strategic planning initiatives and follow through with any assigned responsibilities to ensure success.
Seek out and participate in self-improvement, leadership development skill programs to further enhance individual effectiveness, achievements and outcomes.
Play a key role in promoting the importance of client satisfaction and its relationship to the Company’s reputation and its ability to obtain new and repeat business.