Project Engineer

Requisition ID:100216

Job Category:Construction

Location:HoustonTXUnited States

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Hatch is seeking aProject Engineer - Electrical to join our electrical team in Tennessee.. The Field Engineer is to provide technical engineering support to Hatchs on-site construction management and supervision team to ensure that construction work complies with the engineering design including specifications codes and standards.

The Project Engineers responsibilities shall also include assessing potential field problems and developing solutions as well as assisting with supervision of works contractors and Hatch field employees.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations as required
• Verify site data and conditions
• Coordinate local permitting technical requirements
• Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts when discovered in engineering deliverables (drawings and specifications)
• Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan
• As applicable assist with constructability input and on-site monitoring of design work scope construction sequence impacts to estimating and scheduling
• Review of Contractor CWP submittals including ITPs and Method Statements
• Provide technical assistance to QA/QC
• Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required
• Provide technical assistance to Construction Supervision
• Review and verification of contractors monthly progress reports
• Manage field information requests and site design change procedures (RFI FCR FCN ECN SI)
• Develop check and distribute specifications for onsite purchases where required such as temporary works or site generated purchases
• Review and monitor contractor pricing and assist the Contracts Administrator in the review and settlement of change orders and claims
• Review contractor supplied deliverables including as-built documentation
• Coordinate third party inspections in conjunction with consultants and other authorities
• Generate and/or check field sketches or red-line engineering deliverables
• Manage control and maintain onsite drawings files and registers
• Review contract documents for the particular area of responsibility and identify conflicts and recommend solutions
• Verify that construction work complies with all engineering standards codes specifications and design instructions as well as applicable regulatory requirements
• Perform technical review at substantial and final completions
  

Additionally the Field engineer will support project development including:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope cost and schedule
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time-based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
• Maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution
• Review and execute the electrical and layout design criteria documents
• Review electrical technical deliverables (specifications datasheets drawings etc.)
• Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
• Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness
• Represent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings
• Participate in electrical design reviews
• Ensure coordination between the electrical team and other disciplines of all activities being performed as the design evolves
• Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of electrical engineering work
• Ensure that all work designed manufactured and supplied in the electrical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Participation in the compilation of the client Project Safety Management Plan with specific reference to switching isolation and lockout procedures
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience within an EPCM heavy industrial power generation and/or transmission & distribution or water/wastwater industry preferred.
• Understands the design and field execution processes of large scale EPCM projects.
• Strong Knowledge of construction means and methods including labor material equipment cost and schedule requirements.
• Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan the work
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
• Strong understanding of procurement contracting and commissioning methodologies
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (NEC NFPA and IEEE standards)
• Knowledge on electrical calculations (short circuit load flow protective device coordination arc flash and harmonics)
• Knowledge on specification of large motor/generator sets and associated equipment including high-voltage switchgear transformers starters and related protection systems
• Knowledge on electrical design tools / software such as ETAP SKM or Easy Power. SPEL experience is a plus
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey project technical information to project managers clients and peers
• Must demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to multi-task prioritize take direction and provide direction to others ensuring the quality of deliverables
• Strong computer knowledge is required
• Excellent safety awareness
• Willingness to be a part of a global engineering company and to collaborate with teams in other offices around the world

Why join us

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally work locally

Dont meet every single requirement You dont need to. At Hatch we are building a diverse inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences dont perfectly align with the skills weve listed.

Were committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age race color national origin citizenship religion creed gender sexual orientation marital status disability veteran or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements please let us know. Well do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.