Project Engineer, Staff

M.C. Dean; Richmond (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a candidate to provide technical and administrative project support, ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Responsibilities include planning project completion, preparing specifications, and managing schedules. Ideal applicants have at least 2 years of experience and a relevant engineering degree. Safety compliance is essential, including use of hard hats and safety glasses while on-site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with relevant engineering degree required.
• Ability to troubleshoot engineering-related installation problems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Submit O&M manuals.
• Manage coordination & detailing logs & schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably from an ABET accredited program)

Masters in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Provides technical & administrative information to others working on a project to ensure that the work complies with all general engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instruction; trouble‑shoots engineering related installation problems. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

Responsible for:

1. Planning and executing project completion and punch list.
2. Preparing specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
3. Preparing invoices.
4. Submitting O&M manuals.
5. Assisting in development of full estimate.
6. Participate in KPR (Key Project Review).
7. Managing coordination & detailing logs & schedule.
8. Managing schedule updates.
9. Managing productivity reports.
10. Identifying value added solutions & cost savings methods.

Qualifications

Education

1. 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably from an ABET accredited program)
2. 0+ years of experience with a Masters in Engineering

Physical Requirements

1. At times, required to access work areas that are accessible only by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladders or stairs that are under construction
2. Must wear an M.C. Dean hard hat and safety glasses at all times while on the job site

Abilities

1. Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
2. Sitting for extended periods of time.
3. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
4. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
5. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
6. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
7. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
8. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
9. Identify and understand the speech of another person.