Project Engineer 2

About the Role

The Project Engineer is responsible for the success of Power Generation Projects from the initiation phase through startup and commissioning. This person is the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, developing and executing on milestones, managing budgets, and providing technical support to all PSD customers.

The incumbent is expected to model the following practices daily:

• Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
• Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
• Participate in ongoing self-development.

Responsibilities

• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Analyze and assist sales representatives in preparing competitive engine project cost estimates to attain PSD and company goals.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and implement project work plans for PSD to optimize customer satisfaction and company profitability.
• Estimate resources, establish clear ownership for project tasks, ensure that team members have necessary tools, and provide timely feedback.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships vital to project success and proactively communicate project expectations and goals.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to management while minimizing HOLT’s exposure and risk on the project.
• Provide technical resources to remove roadblocks and support PSD customers and stakeholders.
• Track progress, assess issues, and identify solutions to meet deadlines while maintaining productivity, quality, and customer goals.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Work safely at all times and adhere to all applicable safety policies; comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering field required.
• Four to six years of experience in planning, scheduling, and/or project management, heavy equipment, or construction management preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge in project engineering practices, procedures, and processes.
• Computer and related software knowledge and/or experience, including MS Office products and MS Project.
• Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to use data visualization tools to report timelines and project updates.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization.
• Time management and time-critical prioritization skills.
• Ability to adapt and work on multiple projects, collaborating effectively with employees, team members, and management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate and learn new software.
• Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, coworkers, and internal/external customers.

Travel

Up to 30%.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods in a stationary position, standing, and walking; occasionally kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
• Frequent communication with others; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet, and climb up and down ladders.

Work Environment

• Generally performed in a professional office environment, in environmentally controlled conditions, and outdoor conditions on jobsites.
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes, including inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.