Project Engineer

Description

• Responsible for the electrical and I&C engineering deliverables for both modifications and new construction projects concerning the natural gas compression fleet.
• EI&C Engineering works closely with project managers, engineers of all disciplines, plant engineers, environmental engineers, plant operations and maintenance personnel, outage managers, construction managers, architectural & engineering firms, contracted labor, and vendor representatives to ensure quality projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget
• Employees in this department provide leadership, sound engineering judgement, organizational skills and clear communication to coordinate successful completion of a project.
• Planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Natural Gas compression stations, as well as facilities and ancillary support process for all utility operations.
• Individual possesses the skills to lead, problem solve and work well in a team environment.
• Individual should exemplify safe work practices and follow the company's compliance standards.
• Lead and/or assist with engineering projects to include design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation.
• Provide engineering services with accuracy, integrating all applicable governmental and company laws, standards and procedures on time and under budget.
• Understand and follow company established standard procedures for file structure and standard drawing procedures for projects.
• Become familiar with plans, drawings and specifications, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately.
• Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to provide technical expertise to coworkers and clients.
• Attend internal and external meetings.
• Provide all engineering services in a legal and ethical manner.
• Serve as onsite engineering project representative.
• Review operating and construction sites to monitor progress and other duties per the design documents.
• Project engineers oversee technical staff on engineering projects within their company, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and within project specifications.
• They coordinate efforts among staff and ensure that effective communication exists among the various divisions or staffs involved in projects, as well as ensure resource allocation is effective, efficient and sufficient to complete the project.
• Project engineers use their expertise as an engineer throughout their work, and they may be the customer's technical point of contact as well.
• These engineers typically work alongside other engineers in an office setting, with regular travel to project sites potentially needed as well.
• These professionals generally work during regular business hours, although additional and/or alternative hours may be required depending on project deadlines and the needs of the business

Qualifications :

• At least 5 years of Electrical engineering or I&C engineering experience
• Knowledgeable of the design, construction, or operation of Industrial facilities and/or gas compressor stations.
• Experience in procurement of engineered material, equipment, and professional services.
• Experience in coordinating and developing contract documents, specifically engineering drawings and technical specifications, for both consulting and construction services.
• Self-motivation, analytical, communication and interpersonal, leadership, organizational, problem solving, and troubleshooting.
• The individual must also exhibit willingness, and the ability, to accept and adapt to changing priorities due to emergent work or outages.
• Bachelor of science in electrical engineering degree from an ABET accredited program as set forth in the Engineers Council for Professional Development or 10 years of directly applicable I&C or Electrical design work experience.
• Professional Engineering license preferred but not required
• Skills:
  
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • CONTROL SYSTEMS
  • FIELD INVESTIGATION
  • COLLECTION
  • DATA COLLECTION
  • INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
  • CONTRACTS
  • INSPECTIONS
  • GAS COMPRESSOR
  • PROCUREMENT
  • ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
  • ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION
  • BUDGET
  • MAINTENANCE
  • OPERATIONS
  • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • SOUND ENGINEERING

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.