Senior Project Engineer

FUEL TECH INC•Warrenville, IL

6d•$103,600 - $155,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for day-to-day project engineering activities. May also be involved in the installation, start-up and troubleshooting of the equipment at the project site. Works with minimal direction from his/her supervisor and may be functionally assigned to a Project Manager for a specific project.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of engineering tools and methods.
Knowledge of boiler plant work practices.
Considerable experience with the selection of pumps, valves, instrumentation, electrical equipment, and controls.
Proficient with process industry standards and safety codes, (e.g., AWS D1.1 & D1.6, ASME B31., NFPA 85 and UBC).
Exposure and/or demonstrated proficiency with hydraulic pipe modeling software such as AFT, Flow of Fluids, Bentley Pipe Design and Analysis Software
Able to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision and oversight.
Applies engineering principles to solve complicated design problems.
Demonstrates attention to detail and can develop and articulate design concepts graphically and verbally.
Understands and can discuss complex project scope and schedule.
Prioritizes and plans work activities.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical data and information.
Planning and organization skills.
Good computer tool skills.
Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Mechanical, electrical and construction systems experience and proficiency.
Presents complex information and responds professionally to questions from peers, clients, and vendors.
Requires a BS in Engineering and experience with LNB (Low NOx Burners), OFA (Overfire Air), SNCR (Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction) and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
Proficient with the primary responsibilities of the position and extensive experience with utility boilers, industrial furnaces and related equipment is essential
Established competency in the use of Project Design, Spreadsheet, Presentation and Word Processing software.
Requires 10 to 12 years of project engineering with broad experience in designing and executing engineering projects

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree and/or a PE license is desirable

Responsibilities

Prepares detailed project engineering designs for medium to large projects including development of the flow and pressure tables for the process flow diagram, pipe sizing, and pump and control valve sizing and selection. Ensures that all equipment and services meet applicable codes and standards for design, safety, and quality
Produces and utilizes all engineering drawings necessary to construct the project including P&ID, fabrication, BOM, and vendor drawings; may check the drawings of other engineers
Generates and processes equipment and electrical/controls (in conjunction with the Electrical, Instrument and Controls Manager) purchase orders and follows-up on delivery of items. Coordinates orders and deliveries with mechanical, electrical, and structural fabrication vendors. Responsible for drafting a CAR or NCR documents as needed for assigned projects
Supervises and monitors equipment fabrication including system modules, equipment enclosures, tanks, chemical process vessels, etc.; may document results of equipment testing
May schedule equipment shipping, including shipping between vendors and to customer
Executes field equipment startup, commissioning and may prepare all logs/records/reports to document the process and results
Communicates project status through project reports, meeting minutes, action lists and all other required communications
Maintains awareness of technical developments in assigned areas. Recommends new products or improved sources for goods and services to the supervisor
Coaches, mentors, and provides limited training to junior level project engineers; may review the technical work of junior level project engineers, provide feedback, and have input into performance evaluations, but is not responsible for preparing and administering performance evaluations
Adheres to Fuel Tech policies, procedures, safety plans and assigned goals, and abides by all laws, codes, and site-specific work rules. Strives to exceed the client’s expectations