Senior Project EngineerCorvallis, OR

Location

Corvallis, OR | United States

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under direction, performs intermediate professional engineering design and project management assignments requiring the application of engineering theory and the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems; exercises independent decision-making authority; applies technical engineering knowledge to the solution of design, maintenance, improvement and construction problems pertaining to the Company’s production and facility-related projects; and performs related duties as assigned.  Shoulders the project work responsibility with ease and a teamwork mentality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists engineering staff in planning and execution of major projects.
• Manages projects from inception to completion. Develops project proposals including scope, budget, schedule, and resources.  Manages project contractor behaviors and uses all site paper trails and policies accordingly.
• Performs project management duties as assigned by manager, including preparing cost estimates, serving as liaison between Company and contractor, checking progress of work, keeping project records, recording changes as they occur and making reports.
• Inspects projects, equipment installations and construction work in progress to ensure compliance with contractual stipulations and all applicable codes and statutes.
• Assists in budget preparation by preparing input data, calculating costs, and writing justifications for capital improvement projects.
• Leads and assists in developing and presenting funding requests. Develops project concepts using information gathered through research and investigation; performs necessary computations; does cost/benefit analysis; makes recommendations on design criteria; produces preliminary and final designs after approval; makes modifications in design if needed.
• Executes in contract bidding process including writing specifications, estimating probable costs, preparing bid documents, reviewing contractor qualifications, participating in meetings with contractors and monitoring work progress after contract is awarded.
• Conducts research that may include a review of current literature, field investigations, pilot studies, contact with public agencies and computer search; analyzes and reports on data gathered, including cost/benefit ratios for alternative methodologies. Provides technical advice to research and maintenance personnel.
• Operates computers to input or obtain data, research master files, analyze data, make calculations, prepare reports, and maintain data files; runs prepared programs, modifies existing programs as needed for specific application and assists in writing new programs; helps develop and run computer modeling and management information system programs.
• Demonstrates and executes with a safety, environmental mindset. Designs and executes established external and internal regulations.
• Demonstrates a high level of administrative productivity.  Completes projects, completes assignment, and pulls activity to the work plate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Mechanical Engineer Degree
• 0-3 years’ experience in related work, preferably in a manufacturing or equipment related environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:

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