Senior Project Engineer

Calqulate; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects and drive critical initiatives. You will collaborate with senior leaders and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to spec.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 5+ years of experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and a willingness to travel up to 50%. This on-site position in Newport News, VA offers a challenging environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in project management and contract administration.
• Knowledge of codes and standards interpretation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office; strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support projects.
• Strong communication, teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies to support design decisions.
• Ensure designs meet standards and codes; validate field work and create as-built drawings.
• Coordinate activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule.
• Direct vendors on layout planning and utility requirements.
• Review consultant work; maintain documentation and vendor contacts.
• Define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.
• Submit status reports; assist with contract administration and monitor installations.
• Manage budgets to meet financial targets.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Code interpretation

Engineering principles

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical reasoning

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: Newport News, VA

Salary: $100-130K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Senior Project Engineer:

The Senior Project Engineer will lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects or take charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative; you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success. While you’re fully capable of working independently and making impactful decisions, you’ll also collaborate with senior leaders when facing complex challenges, ensuring every project is executed with precision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Project Engineer:

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.
• Responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
• Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
• Review consultant work and suggest changes as needed and maintain documentation, including manuals, drawings, specs, and vendor contacts.
• Conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.
• Submit regular status reports to management, assist with contract administration and prepares project documents and monitor installations to ensure they meet specs, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Education & Experience Requirements of Senior Project Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.