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Project Engineer
Accepting applicationsCommonwealth Associates, Inc. · United States
Full-Time Mid_senior Mentoraiateddrsic
Posted
29 Apr
Category
Eda
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
The Project Engineer will in two capacities; externally as Owners Engineer overseeing large EPC projects for customers, or internally overseeing a team executing EPC projects. They will be responsible for overall coordination between internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities:
Project Leadership: Lead and manage large EPC and High voltage projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project goals are achieved.
Owner’s Engineer Role: Represent the client’s interests, ensuring compliance with all project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Team Oversight: Supervise and coordinate internal project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
Design and Construction Management: Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of power delivery infrastructure.
Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, facilitating clear and effective communication.
Site Visits: Conduct site visits as needed to monitor project progress, address issues, and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
Budget and Schedule Management: Work closely with a Project Manager to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinate design and engineering activities across various departments (e.g., Civil/Structural, Physical/Electrical, Systems Studies, Power Generation, P&C, etc.).
Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure all project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth project execution.
Mentorship and Supervision
Work independently and provide direction to less-experienced Engineers-in-Training (EITs) and Designers
Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Professional Credentials:
Professional Engineer (PE) license, Required
Experience:
6+ years of multi-disciplinary design experience in substations.
High voltage experience
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software.
Familiarity with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or similar - Preferred
Knowledge of SCADA systems and their integration with substation equipment – Preferred
Familiarity with protective relay coordination and settings - Preferred
Understanding of grounding and lightning protection systems.
Experience with high voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) substation design.
Knowledge of renewable energy integration and grid interconnection standards.
Proficiency in using project management software such as MS Project or Primavera.
Technical Specification Development
Testing and Commissioning Support
Equipment FAT Support
Data Center Experience - Preferred
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Responsibilities:
Project Leadership: Lead and manage large EPC and High voltage projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project goals are achieved.
Owner’s Engineer Role: Represent the client’s interests, ensuring compliance with all project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Team Oversight: Supervise and coordinate internal project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
Design and Construction Management: Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of power delivery infrastructure.
Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, facilitating clear and effective communication.
Site Visits: Conduct site visits as needed to monitor project progress, address issues, and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
Budget and Schedule Management: Work closely with a Project Manager to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinate design and engineering activities across various departments (e.g., Civil/Structural, Physical/Electrical, Systems Studies, Power Generation, P&C, etc.).
Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure all project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth project execution.
Mentorship and Supervision
Work independently and provide direction to less-experienced Engineers-in-Training (EITs) and Designers
Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Professional Credentials:
Professional Engineer (PE) license, Required
Experience:
6+ years of multi-disciplinary design experience in substations.
High voltage experience
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software.
Familiarity with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or similar - Preferred
Knowledge of SCADA systems and their integration with substation equipment – Preferred
Familiarity with protective relay coordination and settings - Preferred
Understanding of grounding and lightning protection systems.
Experience with high voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) substation design.
Knowledge of renewable energy integration and grid interconnection standards.
Proficiency in using project management software such as MS Project or Primavera.
Technical Specification Development
Testing and Commissioning Support
Equipment FAT Support
Data Center Experience - Preferred
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