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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer (mechanical or civil)

Location: Augusta, GA

Industry: industrial manufacturing, metals, complex processing

Project: industrial plant greenfield, new plant commissioning

Status of Hire: W-2 contract (no 1099), hourly exempt

Duration of Assignment: 12-month contract, could go longer, could eventually go direct

Pay: $70-100/hr depending on experience

*relocation assistance offered as needed*

The Senior Project Engineer has the overall scope ownership responsibility for assigned project scope in the engineering and construction of a new industrial plant. The Senior Project Engineer Leads process towards scope definition and support awarding: Full Scope of Work creation covering all aspects (HSE, Construction, PMO, ENG, etc.), definition of technical vendor selection criteria, technical bid evaluation, and support internal procurement in bidding process, and vendor evaluation & selection. Furthermore, supporting the engineering team on various aspects such as supporting (or leading) design reviews, technical evaluation of Project Change Directives, SOW creation, technical bid evaluation, and taking care of specific engineering queries.

Responsibilities:

Overall scope ownership responsibility for assigned project scope; develop and freeze assigned project scope and coordinate execution as single Point of Contact with all project functions and stakeholders following Project Governance

Lead process towards scope definition and support awarding: Full Scope of Work creation covering all aspects (HSE, Construction, PMO, ENG, etc.), definition of technical vendor selection criteria, technical bid evaluation, and support Project Procurement in bidding process, and vendor evaluation & selection.

Support construction, ensuring that all design requirements are met and that the design is practical and cost effective

Support the Engineering Team with discipline expertise and specific design/review tasks

Responsible for coordination between internal engineering team (especially Design Manager), engineering firms, the project team and contractors to ensure that drawings packages are delivered to the field in time to meet the schedule

Support managing the resolution of any design related issues that arise during the project, including changes to the design, scope, or budget

Experience:

10+ years of experience in engineering design and construction practices and standards

6+ years of experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and engineering and design changes over a construction project with industrial plant equipment and complex mechanical systems, electrical, etc.

4+ years of experience managing engineering teams and coordinating with other engineering and construction disciplines

Experience managing external engineering consultants

Experience with major mech. equipment included in smelting process preferred

Bachelor or Master in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field

Proficiency in relevant Engineering and PMO tools, e.g. AutoCAD, MS Projects, NavisWorks

Strong Office 365 proficiency

**Must be authorized to work in the US regardless of visa transfer or sponsorship

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check to be eligible for hire

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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