Lead Project Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team that manages supplier subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring equipment is delivered on time or ahead of schedule and meets contract specifications.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Manager of Project Engineering and provide customer technical support from contract through delivery to the jobsite.
• Maintain customer relationships through quality support while minimizing costs and risks to the project.
• Aid in the selection of technically acceptable fabrication suppliers and resolve all supplier clarifications, exceptions, non-conformances, and technical fabrication issues.
• Ensure proper and timely transfer of design information from the NE Project design team and customers/suppliers, including documentation transmission.
• Assist the Lead Field Project Engineer in resolving technical and logistical issues during field construction.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering/technical role or project execution in a related field.
• General knowledge of applicable boiler and steel construction codes (ASME/ASTM/AISC/Etc.).
• Proficient critical thinking skills - strong ability to discern technical queries and act accordingly; understand cost & schedule impacts and act accordingly.
• Strong ability to lead and coordinate with internal/subcontract/detail resources for urgent support.
• Experience as a technical lead and point of contact for customers/erectors and supply base.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or suitable 4-year degree.
• SQL/VBA database training/experience preferred.
• Strong ability to multi-task, properly maintain priorities, read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data, and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20% required for this role.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include at least 5 years of experience in an engineering/technical role or project execution in a related field.
• General knowledge of applicable boiler and steel construction codes (ASME/ASTM/AISC/Etc.).
• Proficient critical thinking skills - strong ability to discern technical queries and act accordingly; understand cost & schedule impacts and act accordingly.
• Strong ability to lead and coordinate with internal/subcontract/detail resources for urgent support.
• Experience as a technical lead and point of contact for customers/erectors and supply base.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or suitable 4-year degree.
• SQL/VBA database training/experience preferred.
• Strong ability to multi-task, properly maintain priorities, read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data, and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20% required for this role.

Benefits

Nooter/Eriksen offers a flexible work schedule with the option of working half-days on Fridays, year-round! We provide a full benefits package including a 401(K) with an employer match and an annual non-elective contribution, medical coverage with an employer contribution toward the HSA, dental and short-term disability fully covered by the company, vision and fitness reimbursement, and a collaborative environment where employees are empowered to advance their career, explore career paths, and grow personally and professionally.

Pay

The pay for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is expected to be a hybrid role depending on business needs.

Skills

Strong ability to discern technical queries and act accordingly; understand cost & schedule impacts and act accordingly.

Benefits

Nooter/Eriksen offers a full benefits package including a 401(K) with an employer match and an annual non-elective contribution, medical coverage with an employer contribution toward the HSA, dental and short-term disability fully covered by the company, vision and fitness reimbursement, and a collaborative environment where employees are empowered to advance their career, explore career paths, and grow personally and professionally.