Automation Engineer-Buildings

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Automation Project Engineer in Chicago to perform basic technical and project management duties under supervision. You will work with a Senior Project Designer/Engineer or Project Manager to understand requirements and deliver independent technical work within your discipline.

You will develop advanced system designs, prepare client-delivery items, and follow QA/QC processes. The role also involves assisting with project management tasks, budgeting, and liaising with

Qualifications

• Basic technical duties within own discipline are performed.
• Ability to work with senior staff to develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision.
• Prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work in the proposal with senior staff.
• Follow the quality management process; review project deliverables before QA/QC.
• Assist or act as the project manager: plan tasks within timeline and budget, identify precursors from other disciplines.
• Fully understand and advise clients of company’s service offerings.
• Meet or exceed utilization goals and adhere to project budget.
• Identify and report potential roadblocks and competing priorities that may affect scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop understanding of company accounting and project management systems.
• Participate in the engineering/professional community to build knowledge and growth.

Skills

Project management

Technical problem solving

Communication

Team guidance

Job description

The Automation Project Engineer performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Designer/Engineer or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to design team on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
• Works in conjunction with senior project designer/engineers to prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work in the proposal.
• Follows the quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
• Perform duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows:
  • Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
  • Fully understands and advises clients of company’s service offerings.
  • Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
  • Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develops understanding of company’s accounting and project management systems.
• Participate in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences).