Sr Project Engineer

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Sr Project Engineer leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, and troubleshooting for engineering projects. The role ensures project results meet requirements for technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost. It requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in the job discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. The engineer solves complex problems independently with minimal guidance, may lead projects or project steps, supports colleagues with less experience, and exercises discretion and judgment. The role performs engineering design evaluations and supports projects within budget and scheduling constraints. It reviews policies, procedures, and operational reports; provides technical support; prepares designs and work specifications; and plans, monitors, and troubleshoots project execution. It also develops schedules, budgets, and forecasts, and selects project materials, equipment, staff, and external contractors. The position requires an associate's degree and 5–7 years of experience, with an engineering degree. A bachelor's degree and experience with engineering and project-management tools are preferred. The role may involve travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 5–7 years of experience.
Engineering degree required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Analytical thinking.
Design review experience.
Project engineering skills.
Resource planning skills.
Technical project management skills.
Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.
Experience with project management software.

Responsibilities

Lead or coordinate project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, and troubleshooting for engineering projects.
Ensure project results meet requirements for technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.
Perform engineering design evaluations and complete projects within budget and scheduling constraints.
Review industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance.
Review production, malfunction, and maintenance reports to determine or address problems.
Provide technical support for the engineering process.
Design, implement, and communicate an operational plan for completing projects.
Monitor progress and performance against project plans.
Resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and gather resources necessary to complete projects.
Prepare engineering designs and work specifications.
Develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
Select materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.