Sr. Project Engineer

T. Baker Smith•Houston, TX

About The Position

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title Senior Project Engineer Position Purpose Plans, designs, and directs environmental projects. This is a technical position involving day to day tasks and complex assignments. The Senior Project Engineer may handle some overall project management tasks but will primarily work on technical aspects. This position is accountable for project execution. They also have important responsibilities related to client management and internal leadership & management. Essential Functions Leads technical tasks on projects Participates in project planning, including preparation of scope, schedule, and budget. Develops design concepts on projects. Uses and maintain current knowledge of engineering and design software, techniques, procedures, and regulations. Mentors and may lead younger engineers and technicians on technical design tasks. Develops project deliverables Prepares or modifies reports, computations, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs. Prepares or modifies quantity estimates, construction documents, and cost estimates. Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with project and applicable standards. Collaborates with project team members Coordinates with the overall Project Manager and project team, including the client, on tasks. Attends project, client and public meetings, day, or night. Task quality, schedule, and budget adherence Optimizes the scope, budget, and schedule of the project/task, under the direction of the Project Manager. Communicates changes in workload, project scope, schedules, and budgets with Project Manager. Directs and reviews work of project team to assure quality control and compliance with firm standards. Front Line on Building Trusted Client Relationships Work in partnership with market sector leaders, practice leaders and client champions. Assist market sector leaders and practice leaders with client and market research to support development of “The List” Market. Keep client champion informed on overall project status and client issues. Ensure client contact reports (CCR’s) are done. Conduct debriefs for won & lost opportunities. Promote the use of additional services on existing projects when appropriate. Physical Requirements : While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, calculator, and telephone; talk and hear; climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and lift to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus. Minimum Requirements : Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a professional engineer (P.E.) license . 10+ year of experience in air quality Ability to relate to clients and people at all levels of the organization and must possess excellent communication and diplomacy skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents. Ability to operate computer, using technical software, which includes computer aided drafting and other applications, spreadsheets, and other business software. Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the associate performs responsibilities equally in both a typical office and outdoor environment and is exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate. Associate is frequently exposed to the noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such situations. Nights away from home are required. Hours of Work : This is a full-time position, requiring 40+ hours per week. This position can be non-exempt or exempt. Nights away from home and weekend commitments to the firm, its associates and clients are required. This position requires travel to visit clients, tour project sites, and other TBS office locations and visit other field locations periodically. Nights away from home and weekend commitments to the firm, its associates and clients are required. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors; Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic. We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a professional engineer (P.E.) license
10+ year of experience in air quality
Ability to relate to clients and people at all levels of the organization and must possess excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents.
Ability to operate computer, using technical software, which includes computer aided drafting and other applications, spreadsheets, and other business software.

Responsibilities

Leads technical tasks on projects
Participates in project planning, including preparation of scope, schedule, and budget.
Develops design concepts on projects.
Uses and maintain current knowledge of engineering and design software, techniques, procedures, and regulations.
Mentors and may lead younger engineers and technicians on technical design tasks.
Develops project deliverables
Prepares or modifies reports, computations, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs.
Prepares or modifies quantity estimates, construction documents, and cost estimates.
Assure drawings and designs are in accordance with project and applicable standards.
Collaborates with project team members
Coordinates with the overall Project Manager and project team, including the client, on tasks.
Attends project, client and public meetings, day, or night.
Task quality, schedule, and budget adherence
Optimizes the scope, budget, and schedule of the project/task, under the direction of the Project Manager.
Communicates changes in workload, project scope, schedules, and budgets with Project Manager.
Directs and reviews work of project team to assure quality control and compliance with firm standards.
Front Line on Building Trusted Client Relationships
Work in partnership with market sector leaders, practice leaders and client champions.
Assist market sector leaders and practice leaders with client and market research to support development of “The List” Market.
Keep client champion informed on overall project status and client issues.
Ensure client contact reports (CCR’s) are done.
Conduct debriefs for won & lost opportunities.
Promote the use of additional services on existing projects when appropriate.