Senior Project Engineer - Energy

SCS Engineers • Menomonee Falls, WI

1d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

SCS Engineers is looking for a Sr. Project Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Business Unit. SCS Energy focuses on renewable energy design/build/operate projects in the renewable biogas and renewable power markets. We want to achieve renewable energy goals, reducing greenhouse gases, and creating useful by-products from waste with SCS plants. SCS builds systems that power universities, wastewater treatment plants, generate renewable natural gas sales, support electric utilities, and dairies, all moving to renewable energy. This role will be remote with travel as required.
How you can make an impact
Work within a dedicated Project Engineering team, functionally reporting the PE team manager whilst working with all other disciplines on a project related basis.
Assist the project manager in all aspects of Engineering and/or EPC project execution from project award, construction through commissioning and project closeout. This will include travel to the designated project sites, as required.
Coordinate with the engineering disciplines, vendors, consultants and clients to coordinate design deliverable documents. This position leads design alignment and ensures contract compliance.
Coordinate with SCS construction and commissioning personnel, as well as contractors, to assist project schedule and close out of all site related RFI’s in a timely manner.
Coordinates engineering activities with Procurement Department assuring excellent communication and review of vendor documents and approval prior to approval.
Working with the PM and other disciplines to generate construction requests for proposal packages including bid conditioning and commercial/technical evaluations.
Assist in local, county and state project permitting requirements.
Coordinate/lead engineering, supplier, consultant or client meetings as required.
Provide guidance to SCS Construction regarding contracts, engineering requirements, material coordination and overall project execution.
Lead closure on construction generated RFIs.
Lead, mentor, and manage junior level staff.
Serve as the primary lead and point of contact for smaller scope projects.
Assist the project manager in change management including change order generation.
Assist the project manager in scheduling and budgeting activities.
Confirms designs meet applicable codes and standards including company and applicable industry standards.
Provide support to Process and Mechanical Engineering team to Trouble-shoot existing systems in the field, determine modifications to existing systems to change performance, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required. Mechanical Engineering is preferred but other disciplines will be considered if experience is relevant to this role.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience required. Oil & Gas, RNG, EPC and Construction experience is preferred.
• PE License preferred (SCS can support this, as required).
• AutoCAD and 3D Modeling proficiency is required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, with monthly travel to the appropriate project sites for surveillance and support. Travel will be within the US only. Typical trips are 3-5 days, with 3-4 nights stay, though extra time will be required during specific Construction milestones and also during Commissioning. In addition, it is anticipated that at least One Week every Quarter would be spent working based in the Long Beach Office. Weekend travel may be required in some special circumstances.
• Working experience with PFD’s and P&ID’s required.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required due to travel and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Work within a dedicated Project Engineering team, functionally reporting the PE team manager whilst working with all other disciplines on a project related basis.
• Assist the project manager in all aspects of Engineering and/or EPC project execution from project award, construction through commissioning and project closeout.
• Coordinate with the engineering disciplines, vendors, consultants and clients to coordinate design deliverable documents. This position leads design alignment and ensures contract compliance.
• Coordinate with SCS construction and commissioning personnel, as well as contractors, to assist project schedule and close out of all site related RFI’s in a timely manner.
• Coordinates engineering activities with Procurement Department assuring excellent communication and review of vendor documents and approval prior to approval.
• Working with the PM and other disciplines to generate construction requests for proposal packages including bid conditioning and commercial/technical evaluations.
• Assist in local, county and state project permitting requirements.
• Coordinate/lead engineering, supplier, consultant or client meetings as required.
• Provide guidance to SCS Construction regarding contracts, engineering requirements, material coordination and overall project execution.
• Lead closure on construction generated RFIs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage junior level staff.
• Serve as the primary lead and point of contact for smaller scope projects.
• Assist the project manager in change management including change order generation.
• Assist the project manager in scheduling and budgeting activities.
• Confirms designs meet applicable codes and standards including company and applicable industry standards.
• Provide support to Process and Mechanical Engineering team to Trouble-shoot existing systems in the field, determine modifications to existing systems to change performance, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees