Senior Project Engineer - Substation (Chicago)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability benefits

Time off and wellness programs

Job summary

A top engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage engineering design efforts for both Design-only and EPC projects. This role requires at least 7 years of project engineering experience. Responsibilities include managing budgets, compliance with safety policies, and leading project teams. The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $125,000 to $235,000, along with extensive benefits and a robust employee stock ownership program.

Qualifications

• 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Expert knowledge in the degreed engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.
• Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.
• Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan and subcontractor bid packages.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Communication skills

Team building

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Job description

Description

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects. 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 Design-only and EPC projects.
• Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour 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.
• Manage, prepare and submit 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 meetings status.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor 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. Required
• Expert knowledge in 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 workplans, schedules and budgets.
• Provide leadership to a 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 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