Project Engineer

Job overview

The Project Engineer will manage engineering projects from conception, design, procurement, installation, project cost, and commissioning to include review of project performance with plant operations and maintenance personnel. This onsite role is based in Phoenix, AZ, and supports the company's engineering department. The role exists to oversee the full lifecycle of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The engineer will coordinate with various departments and contractors to ensure project success.

What you'll do

• Assist in preparation and implementation of the capital budget including justifications, conceptual design, estimating, project definition, scope of project, etc.
• Manage assigned projects including concept design, sketches or draws layouts, and general arrangements
• Supervise and check detailing, research and specify equipment and components, write specifications/contracts/requisitions, solicit bids and make recommendations to Purchasing
• supervise and coordinate installation and/or start-up
• Instruct personnel on operation and maintenance of new equipment, set up files including spare part recommendations, and control budgeted expenditures
• Review design calculation and drawings generated by engineering firms, consultants and/or contractors for compliance with company standards and other regulations and laws
• Provide design calculations and drawings for projects that are engineered within the department and/or plant
• Support local plant in technical matters as assigned, including equipment troubleshooting, critical path scheduling, material/equipment selections and mathematical calculations, etc.
• Support environmental department with permit applications and engineering documents
• Daily interaction with department and plant personnel for project development
• Write technical reports as required
• Maintain department files for reference
• Perform any special assignments or duties as directed
• Implement regulations as required, including OSHA, MSHA, UPC, UBC, NFPA, NEC, and others

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

phoenix az

project engineer

autocad

engineering

calportland

construction management

capital projects

project lifecycle

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.

Why this role

Requires proficiency in AutoCAD Earthwork; preferred experience with GPS, Primavera P6, and SAP.

About the employer

CalPortland is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.