Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for contributing to the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the Facilities Engineering department. This position impacts business level objectives, assists in setting and achieving departmental objectives, and has an impact across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage projects in the $5K to $10M+ range for the Facilities and Operations areas.
• Track project expenses and timelines to plan and budget.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-site teams including engineering, maintenance, quality, and production.
• Develop equipment, systems, processes, and procedures for Pueblo facility and other Carbon Operation sites.
• Utilize knowledge of engineering and process industry to complete equipment selection, system layout, design and P&ID's.
• Prepare presentations and communicate proposed projects and their associated risks to the management team.
• Develop detailed requests for quotations for engineering services, facilities, equipment, and construction services.
• Review and address internal and external customer requirements as they relate to Facilities and Operations needs.
• Absorb and address environmental regulations to ensure compliance.
• Design and manage installation of site infrastructure modifications.
• Assist the Instrumentation department in specifying and implementing instrumentation and control equipment.
• Able to work in a self-directed capacity while managing multiple projects.
• Interface with and manage vendors and suppliers for cost effectiveness.
• Absorb and address other departments' needs and complete other duties as assigned.
• Promote and lead Continuous Improvement / CORE activities.
• Maintain a high commitment to quality, thoroughness and efficiency in all work aspects.
• Observe and follow all quality, environmental, health and safety procedures.
• Comply with all other Collins policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience.
• Education: Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience.
• Skills: CAD experience, preferably AutoCAD; Experience with Engineering drawings, Work Instructions, Specifications; Distributed Control System programming experience; Lean Manufacturing (CI / CORE) experience; Project management experience; Ability to read Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's); Comprehension of complex process and facilities problems, apply creativity and drive towards problem resolution; Experience communicating in both oral and written formats; Experience with business applications software such as the MS Office products; Previous experience with contactor management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program