Senior Project Engineer

Bridgestone•Lake Charles, LA

12d

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer designs, communicates, and implements operational plans for engineering projects. This senior professional role applies advanced job-area knowledge, and may involve difficult and complex problems. The position leads projects or processes of diverse scope with limited supervision, coaches and reviews lower-level professionals, and supports continuous improvement and automation activities. A background in controls and DCS systems is preferred.

Requirements

Typically requires at least 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of related experience with a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Background in controls and DCS systems.

Responsibilities

Lead projects or processes of diverse scope while working independently with limited supervision.
Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals.
Support continuous improvement and automation activities.
Prepare project plans, project controls, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and plans for production, transportation, installation, testing, or commissioning of project deliverables.
Monitor progress and performance against project plans, take action to resolve operational problems, and minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and gather resources needed to complete projects.
Prepare engineering standards, designs, and work specifications; develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and select materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors as needed.
Support relationships with internal and external stakeholders through strong communication and negotiation skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.