Senior Project Engineer

Sparrow Company•Vancouver, WA

24d

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer assists with capital budget preparation and implementation, including project justifications, conceptual design, estimating, project definition, and scope development. The role manages assigned projects from concept design through installation and startup, and supports plant and department personnel with technical matters. It also reviews engineering work for compliance, produces technical documentation, and helps implement applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Proficiency in earthwork, including drawing and preparing plans, giving presentations, volume takeoffs, and cut-and-fill analysis.
Effective leadership and strong communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Mining experience.
GPS proficiency.
Primavera P6 scheduling proficiency.
Working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and implementing the capital budget, including justifications, conceptual design, estimates, project definition, and project scope.
Manage assigned projects, including concept design and preparation of sketches, layouts, and general arrangements.
Supervise and check detailing; research and specify equipment and components; prepare specifications, contracts, and requisitions; solicit bids and make recommendations to Purchasing; and coordinate installation and startup.
Instruct personnel on operating and maintaining new equipment, establish files including spare-parts recommendations, and control budgeted expenditures.
Review design calculations and drawings prepared by engineering firms, consultants, and contractors for compliance with company standards, regulations, and laws.
Prepare design calculations and drawings for projects engineered within the department or plant.
Support local plants with technical matters, including equipment troubleshooting, critical-path scheduling, material and equipment selection, and mathematical calculations.
Support the environmental department with permit applications and engineering documents.
Interact daily with department and plant personnel to develop projects.
Write technical reports as required and maintain department reference files.
Perform special assignments or duties as directed.
Implement applicable regulations, including OSHA, MSHA, UPC, UBC, NFPA, and NEC.