Job#: 3019334 Job Description: Apex Systems is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our client, a leader in electrical power and utilities. This is starting as a one year contract with high potential to extend/convert permanent after that duration.
Location: The Woodlands, TX and around 75% travel regionally and nationally
Pay Range: $100 - 120/hour
For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to Jenny DeMaria at !
Job Summary/Purpose:As a key member of the Project Management team, the Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for the management and coordination of all technical aspects of new power generation capital projects. This role ensures that engineering is aligned with corporate goals and is complete, accurate and constructible for all elements of a project's scope.
The Mechanical Project Engineer oversees contractor's engineering performance and coordinates all contractor and owner's engineering interfaces in addition to ensuring projects are completed according to project construction drawings and in accordance with project specifications, quality, and performance requirements. This position is responsible for coordinating efforts of cross-functional teams and building effective relationships with key internal/external stakeholders, including contractors. This position is required to work directly with the Project Manager and Project Controls Specialist to ensure process alignment and compliance.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:- Promotes safe behavior, in accordance with Company expectations, and adherence to the safety rules on the project.
- Identifies engineered safety controls and hazard removal during engineering design and coach to safe practices in the field.
- Supports/Leads cross-functional team consisting of internal Subject Matter Experts, Owners Engineers, EPC Contractors, and Technical Consultants from development of EPC contract through Permitting, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Closeout.
- Ensures documentation of engineering and construction quality is adequately captured to support audit and prudency review.
- Supports/Leads Owner team in writing official Records of Decision to capture prudency of major project decisions.
- Acts as Contract Manager for various engineering and construction contracts outside of the EPC, including Owner's Engineer.
- Performs/Manages the review of engineering design to assure compliance with the contract, permits, codes, and utility standards while ensuring design supports the strategic, operational and maintenance goals of the project.
- Coordinates with the Project Manager in following the Project Delivery System and ensuring requirements are met and producing associated deliverables.
- Participates in contractor/vendor selection process with a specific goal of assessing engineering experience, competencies, and capability.
- Supports/Leads technical open book engineering process with contractors during development of major projects and applies value engineering concepts to ensure projects are competitive.
- Assists Contractor and Vendors during design and construction to resolve technical queries, and interfaces.
- Assures that all firms solicited to provide engineering services are duly licensed in the state of the project.
- Assures Project compliance with NERC and Security Standards.
- Ensures all documents generated on the project are stored in designated repository at closeout.
- Supports/Leads/Follows change management process for any potential design changes.
- Participates in the equipment inspection activities as agreed with the Contractor.
- Supports/Leads Owner review and signoff of System Turnover packages from Construction to Start-up and from EPC to Owner.
- Supports commissioning and ensures performance, reliability and emissions testing are completed per contract.
Requirements:- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering preferred.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Desired: Professional Engineer license and PMP certification.
- 10+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction or operation of power systems. (8 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree)
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.
- Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors.
- Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals within mechanical, or related, engineering discipline.
- Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to power generation. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design of electrical power generating facilities.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of power generation facilities and associated QA/QC protocol.
- Knowledge of permits required for construction and operation of power generation facilities.
- Experience with reviewing, executing, and managing large EPC contracts.
- Advanced critical thinking skills and capability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Adept in complex problem solving; able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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