Project Engineer

About the Role

The Project Engineer will manage engineering projects from conception, design, procurement, installation, project cost, and commissioning. This includes reviewing project performance with plant operations and maintenance personnel. Responsibilities encompass construction management, scheduling, managing contractors, and safety across multiple disciplines as dictated by project scope.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and implementation of the capital budget, including justifications, conceptual design, estimating, and project definition.
• Manage assigned projects, including concept design, sketches, layouts, and general arrangements.
• Supervise and check detailing, research and specify equipment/components, write specifications/contracts/requisitions, solicit bids, and make recommendations to Purchasing.
• Supervise and coordinate installation and/or start-up of projects.
• Instruct personnel on operation and maintenance of new equipment, set up files including spare part recommendations, and control budgeted expenditures.
• Review design calculations and drawings generated by engineering firms, consultants, and/or contractors for compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Provide design calculations and drawings for in-house engineered projects.
• Support local plant in technical matters, including equipment troubleshooting, critical path scheduling, material/equipment selections, and mathematical calculations.
• Support the environmental department with permit applications and engineering documents.
• Daily interaction with department and plant personnel for project development.
• Write technical reports as required and maintain department files for reference.
• Perform special assignments or duties as directed.
• Implement regulations as required, including OSHA, MSHA, UPC, UBC, NFPA, and NEC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Structural, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
• AutoCAD Earthwork proficiency: draw plans, prepare plans, give presentations, volume takeoffs, cut and fill analysis.
• Effective leadership and strong communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

• GPS proficiency.
• Primavera P6 scheduling proficiency.
• Working knowledge in SAP.

Benefits

CalPortland offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including:

• Health and welfare plans: medical, dental, and vision.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Retirement program.
• Variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Pay

$75,000 to $85,000

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.