Staff Project Engineer - Food & Beverage (Walnut Creek)

Burns & McDonnell; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability benefits

Time off and wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is looking for a Staff Project Engineer in Walnut Creek, California. This role entails leading engineering teams throughout Design-only and Design-Build/EPC projects. Responsibilities include developing man-hour budgets, overseeing engineering audits, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience and possess strong communication skills. The compensation for this position ranges between $165,000 and $240,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 years of detailed engineering design experience for design-only and/or EPC projects.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop discipline man-hour budgets and work breakdown structure.
• Lead engineering field audits and onsite scope development.
• Prepare project cost estimates and turnover plans.
• Direct procurement process and vendor quality oversight.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Support the development of monthly client status reports.

Skills

Team building

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Job description

Overview

The Staff Project Engineer will provide high level direction to all engineering disciplines throughout 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. Support proposal efforts with focus on engineering effort and activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop discipline man-hour budgets and work breakdown structure (WBS) codes.
• Draft overall engineering man-hour budgets.
• Lead engineering field audits and onsite scope development.
• Perform independent quality and completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate schedule, budget and progress measurement functions with project controls teams.
• Identify and manage design changes and support the client change process.
• Direct field engineering services from home office and/or field locations.
• Prepare project cost estimates.
• Prepare subcontractor bid and award packages and support subcontract plan development.
• Prepare turnover and start-up plans.
• Responsible for the implementation and use of in-house and client design and construction specifications.
• Maintain project action item lists and design RFI log.
• Lead internal and client design reviews.
• Direct internal progress, status and review meetings: publish meeting minutes.
• Support the development of monthly client status reports.
• Direct procurement process (equipment, piping, instruments, etc.).
• Monitor discipline progress with vendor submittals.
• Direct vendor expediting efforts.
• Develop vendor quality oversight plans.
• Lead and manage Factory Inspection Test planning and implementation.
• 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 3 years of detailed engineering design experience for design-only and/or EPC projects.
• 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 and provide leadership to a diverse project team a plus.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$165,000.00-240,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. 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 includes insurance and disability, time off and wellness programs. 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.

Additional Details

Job: Engineering

Primary Location: US-CA-Walnut Creek

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261817

Job Hire Type: Experienced