Project Engineer

CalPortland; Federal Way, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k/Company Funded Pension Program

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is hiring a Project Engineer in Federal Way, WA to manage engineering projects from conception through commissioning, coordinating design, procurement, installation and cost control across multiple disciplines.

The candidate will handle scheduling, construction management and contractor coordination, and will work with plant operations to review performance. A BS in Civil/Mining/Mechanical Engineering and MS Office proficiency are required; a P.E. license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mining or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Civil or Mining P.E. license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and implementation of capital project budgets including justifications and cost estimating.
• Create drawings for assigned projects including concept sketches and layouts.
• Assist management in mine planning with mine maps and drone mapping.
• Coordinate licensed surveys and inventory flights with 3rd party providers.
• Lay-out plant additions and supervise foundation and equipment installations.
• Review design calculations and drawings for functionality and compliance.
• Maintain department files for reference and history.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Project Engineer will manage engineering projects from conception, design, procurement, installation, project cost, and commissioning to include review of project performance with plant operations and maintenance personnel. Duties will include construction management, scheduling, managing contractors, and safety. Projects will include multiple disciplines as dictated by the individual scope of work.

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• Low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation

Salary $115,000 to $145,000 DOE

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and implementation of capital project budgets including justifications, conceptual design, scope of project, cost estimating etc.
• Create drawings for assigned projects including concept sketches, layouts, and general arrangements (basic 2D CAD skills required)
• Assist management in mine planning with mine maps and on-site ground marking using drone mapping and simple transit and tape measurements
• Coordinate licensed surveys and inventory flights with 3rd party providers
• Lay-out plant additions and modifications, supervise and coordinate foundation and equipment installations (Use of a transit will be required)
• Perform load ratings on simple structures and equipment as requested by plant and safety managers
• Calculate and specify pumps and piping systems for plain water and sand slurry systems.
• Create fabrication drawings for conveyors, screen towers, crusher stands, etc. and supervise their fabrication at company fabrication shops
• Assist in design improvements and maintenance for marine loading and unloading terminals
• Understand basic 480V electrical systems and work with electricians on system design and componentry selection
• Review design calculations and drawings generated by engineering firms, consultants and/or contractors for functionality and compliance with company standards
• Provide design calculations and drawings for projects that are engineered within the department, obtain limited scope building permits, stamp plans for submittal
• Maintain department files for reference - project, CAD and historical paper drawings

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil, Mining or Mechanical Engineering

Requirements/Qualifications

• Excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred:

Experience in mining, concrete or other materials industries including in operations

Civil or Mining P.E. License

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Location: Federal Way, WA, US, 98001

Job Type: Salaried

Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue