Senior Project Engineer – Natural Gas EPC Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead engineering design for natural gas facilities on Design-only and Design-Build/EPC projects. You will guide multi-discipline teams, coordinate procurement, vendor bids, and field services, and ensure schedules and budgets are met. A PE is preferred; ABET degree and 7 years of relevant experience are required. Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and minimum 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects for natural gas facilities.
• Expert knowledge in a degreed engineering discipline with basic knowledge in other engineering disciplines.
• Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall engineering design efforts for natural gas measurement, regulation, upgrading, and compression facilities.
• Prepare and manage final engineering budgets and oversee Quality Program implementation for designs.
• Coordinate and manage inter-discipline reviews and progress with project controls teams.
• Lead field engineering services, subcontract plans, and vendor bid reviews.
• Support procurement, prepare equipment specifications, and review vendor bids and proposals.
• Assist Project Managers with client change orders and turnover/start-up plans.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Senior Project Engineer will manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects for natural gas infrastructure. Design-only projects will encompass engineering design work for traditional design-bid-build projects. Design-Build/EPC projects will encompass all design, procurement, and construction management activities.

• Manage overall engineering design efforts for natural gas measurement, regulation, upgrading, and compression facilities.

• Prepare and manage final engineering budgets.

• Manage implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs.

• Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.

• Direct and manage field engineering services.

• Manage engineering design schedule, budget, and progress measurement functions with project controls teams.

• Coordinate and manage seams across multiple engineering disciplines including mechanical, process, electrical, structural, and corrosion.

• Support procurement, prepare equipment specifications and bid documentation, coordinate with vendors, and review vendor bids and proposals.

• Support Project Managers to prepare client change orders.

• Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan and subcontractor bid and award packages.

• Manage turnover and start-up plans.

• Manage and expedite vendor and fabrication shop progress.

• Manage preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports.

• Manage meetings and review meeting status.

• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects for natural gas facilities required.

• Expert knowledge in a degreed engineering discipline. Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines.

• Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.

• High level of attention to detail.

• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Ability to develop and manage work plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Provide leadership to diverse project teams will be preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$125,000.00-235,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 264644

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D