Project Engineer

Job Duties:

• This position is functionally for a Lead Project Engineer who works in a team setting providing support to project managers and leading engineering tasks/deliverables related to the planning, design, quality, testing, and execution of complex and strategic projects for the Electric Distribution business area.
• The Project Engineer will be supporting a number of Economic Development projects and other major projects for Electric Distribution, including major electric distribution system rebuilds
• The Project Engineer ensures that technical project work scope is properly coordinated between internal and external engineers of record, vendors, fabricators, and contractors to meet project requirements.
• The Project Engineer will have multiple assignments (ranging from moderate to complex assignments) requiring application of standard techniques, theory, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.
• The Principal Program Engineer is responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines needed to complete a project.
• The incumbent oversees multiple initiatives and works to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements.
• Schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.
• Responsible for the deliverables of the team and overseeing the work of lower level engineers and technicians.
• Build strong partnerships with business partners and deeply understand their business goals.
• Interact with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
• Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
• Assign responsibilities and mentor project team
• Provide assistance and technical support to project managers and other project participants and collaborate with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Review the engineering tasks and initiate the necessary corrective actions
• Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines.
• Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license (Required)
• An Electrical Engineering background is preferred
• 7 - 10 years experience as a Program Engineering, working in advanced projects (Required)Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of engineering
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
• Knowledge of Project Management Information Systems such as Unifier and Document Control tools such as Project Wise is not a requirement but a plus.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and skills is a plus.
• Understanding and experience in contract management
• Experience in the management of engineering contracts and engineering deliverables.
• CAD interpretation

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

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