Project Engineer

IS International Services; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer to manage engineering and technical aspects of new and ongoing projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience with project management. Responsibilities include overseeing project design and installation, tracking progress, and collaborating with various teams. This position offers the opportunity for travel to project sites and is essential for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering or systems design.
• 2+ years in technical leadership responsibilities.
• Experience commissioning electrical equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and technical issues for projects.
• Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of projects.
• Track progress and communicate deadlines.

Skills

Analytic and problem-solving skills

System engineering mindset

Electrical engineering knowledge

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline

Job description

The Project Engineer will participate in and manage engineering and technical issues for both the execution of new projects as well as deployed operating projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Overseeing various aspects of the design, installation, and commissioning of assigned project. As well as taking lead on identifying and resolving deployed asset issues.
• Tracks progress, communicates deadlines, and alerts key stakeholders of potential delays.
• Identifying key project requirements and evaluating design options provided by both internal and external stakeholders to meet these requirements.
• Advising Project Managers in the technical planning and scheduling and identification of needed resources.
• Facilitating and contributing to the development of project plans and designs.
• Recommending and/or analyzing materials, equipment, and practices.
• Collaborating with customers, vendors, EPC, Operations, and subcontractor technical teams to diagnose and resolve technical issues that arise over the course of the project.
• Participating in project, service, and departmental meetings to keep key stakeholders updated on technical status.
• Ensuring compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies.
• Collaborating with the broader operations department (project execution, service, controls software development, diagnostics and operations, etc.) to identify and troubleshoot technical issues
• Collaborate with Project Engineering team to share knowledge and solutions.
• Willingness to frequent travel to project sites, sometimes on short notice, to provide service and support. (Travel up to 25%)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent analytic and problem‑solving skills.
• A system engineering mindset – good ability to visualize and understand the workings of complex groups of equipment and controls intended to interact with one another to provide one or more desired outputs
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• A strong safety mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001 quality requirements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline required.
• At least five years of experience in engineering, systems design, or other related fields, with at least two years in a position having technical leadership responsibilities.
• Extra consideration will be given to candidates:
  • Possessing experience commissioning and troubleshooting electrical equipment and controls (Especially Power Projects)
  • Those having practical experience evaluating equipment and installations for compliance with NFPA70 and other codes and standards
  • Those with Utility Interconnect or Protection experience
  • Those with Power Electronics experience
  • Those with Practical field or construction management experience