Project Engineer I

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Lincoln, NE, is looking for an entry-level engineer to lead and coordinate project planning, staffing, and technical support for various engineering projects. Ideal candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Engineering and be proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

The role includes analyzing project requirements, performing engineering design evaluations, and ensuring all projects adhere to budget and schedule constraints. Up to 25% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree and 0-3 years of experience.
• Engineering degree is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Leads project planning and staffing for engineering projects.
• Provides technical support and contributes to project completion.
• Analyzes project requirements and performs standard calculations.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project engineering

Resource planning

Technical project management

Computer-Aided Engineering software

Project management software

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Location: US-NE-Lincoln.

Job Summary

Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management and troubleshooting for engineering projects | Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost.

General Profile

• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline.
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures.
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles.
• Entry level to a professional career progression.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Essential Functions

• Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Provides technical support for the engineering process and contributes to the completion of a project.
• Analyzes project requirements and performs standard technical calculations.
• Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience.
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking. Design review. Project engineering. Resource planning. Technical project management. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software. Project management software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.