Lead Field Project Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Field Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team responsible for coordinating project activities, both internally and externally, during the field erection/commissioning period.

Responsibilities

• Taking the lead on the coordination of project activities, both internally, with Suppliers, and externally, with the Customer's field construction team, during the field erection/commissioning period.
• Providing customer/erector technical support from delivery through end of Warranty Period, referring to the Project Manager only as needed for major issues and for commercial discussions with the Customer.
• Making decisions on cost and schedule with respect to correcting issues in the field and maintaining customer relationships through quality support while minimizing costs and risk to Nooter/Eriksen.
• Coordinating with NE Field Technical Adviser (FTA) at jobsite, as well as customer's erection contractor to resolve technical and logistical field issues as they arise, coordinating timely responses with support as needed from the suppliers and appropriate project team disciplines.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering/technical role or project execution role in a related field, including on-site construction/erection experience.
• General Knowledge of applicable boiler and steel construction codes (ASME/ASTM/AISC/Etc.).
• Proficient Critical Thinking Skills - Strong ability to discern technical queries and defer as needed; Understand cost & schedule impacts and act accordingly.
• Strong ability to lead and coordinate with internal/subcontract/detail resources for urgent support.
• Experience as technical lead and point of contact for customer/erector and supply base.
• BS Degree in Engineering, or suitable 4-yr degree.
• SQL/VBA database training/experience preferred.
• Strong ability to multi-task proficiently and properly maintain priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Domestic and international travel up to 20% required for this role.