Lead Project Engineer

Nooter/Eriksen, Inc.; Fenton (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Full benefits package

401(K)

Dental coverage

Vision reimbursement

Profit-based incentives

Job summary

Nooter/Eriksen, Inc. seeks a Lead Project Engineer to join their team in Fenton, MO. This hybrid role involves managing supplier subcontracts, providing crucial technical support, and maintaining customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in project execution, a relevant engineering degree, and strong problem-solving skills. Employee-owned and committed to inclusivity, the company offers a flexible work schedule with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering/technical role in a related field.
• General knowledge of applicable boiler and steel construction codes (ASME, ASTM, AISC).
• Strong ability to lead and coordinate with internal/subcontract/detail resources.
• Proficiency in reviewing supplier drawings and technical documents.
• Experience as a technical lead and point of contact for customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier subcontracts through all project phases.
• Provide technical support and maintain customer relationships.
• Select and resolve issues with fabrication suppliers.
• Transfer design information from the NE project design team.
• Assist with technical and logistics issues during field construction.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer relationship management

Technical documentation review

Contract specification understanding

Project execution

Education

BS degree in engineering or a suitable 4-year degree

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Job Title

Lead Project Engineer – Location: Fenton, MO. Hybrid role depending on business needs. Employee-owned company.

Make an Impact!

Join a leading employee-owned OEM in the energy infrastructure industry. This role directly impacts the efficiency and reliability of modern power generation systems, focusing on combined cycle plant performance and future energy technology.

About Nooter/Eriksen

Employee-owned company headquartered in Fenton, MO and Milan, Italy. Offers a flexible work schedule, full benefits package including 401(K), medical with HSA contribution, dental & short-term disability fully covered, vision and fitness reimbursement, and profit-based incentive opportunities.

Day In The Life

As Lead Project Engineer, you will report to the Manager of Project Engineering. Responsibilities include providing customer technical support from contract through delivery, maintaining customer relationships, minimizing costs and risk, supporting supplier selection and resolution of technical issues, transferring design information, and assisting onsite with technical and logistics issues.

Responsibilities

Key tasks include:

• Managing supplier subcontracts through all project phases to ensure timely delivery and compliance with contract specifications.
• Providing technical support and maintaining customer relationships throughout contract to delivery.
• Selecting technically acceptable fabrication suppliers and resolving supplier clarifications, exceptions, nonconformances, and fabrication issues.
• Transferring design information from the NE project design team and customers, including documentation transmission.
• Assisting the Lead Field Project Engineer to resolve technical and logistics issues during field construction.
• Minimizing risks and costs to the company.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering/technical role in a related field (project execution).
• General knowledge of applicable boiler and steel construction codes (ASME, ASTM, AISC, etc.).
• Skill in reviewing and understanding contract specifications.
• Proficient critical thinking skills—ability to discern technical queries, assess cost and schedule impacts, and act accordingly.
• Strong ability to lead and coordinate with internal/subcontract/detail resources for urgent support.
• Proficiency in reviewing supplier drawings and technical documents.
• Experience as a technical lead and point of contact for customers, erectors, and supply base.
• BS degree in engineering or a suitable 4-year degree.
• SQL/VBA database training or experience preferred.
• Strong multitasking skills with proper priority maintenance.
• Strong communication skills—read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data, and analyze results.

Domestic and international travel up to 20% required.

Additional Requirements

Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

EEO Statement

Nooter/Eriksen is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, safe, and empowered to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.