A Building Engineer utilizes a mixture of construction knowledge and engineering principles to aid with building projects. Analyzes reports, helps design structures, and manages contracts and budgets. Also creates construction schedules and keeps construction sites in compliance with applicable laws.
Warrenville, IL Job Details Full-time $103,600 - $155,400 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Electrical design Industrial equipment design Mechanical valves Controlling experience Project engineering Presentation software Word processing Spreadsheets Technical report writing Process control instrumentation Industrial electrical systems Electrical instrumentation American Welding Society (AWS) standards Bachelor's degree in engineering Construction site experience Construction industry experience ASME codes & standards Design engineering Industrial pumps NFPA standards Design of mechanical systems Instrumentation design Technical Proficiency Project stakeholder communication Process engineering Industrial boilers
Full Job Description Senior Project Engineer Position Overview:
Responsible for day-to-day project engineering activities. May also be involved in the installation, start-up and troubleshooting of the equipment at the project site. Works with minimal direction from his/her supervisor and may be functionally assigned to a Project Manager for a specific project.
Responsibilities:
Prepares detailed project engineering designs for medium to large projects including development of the flow and pressure tables for the process flow diagram, pipe sizing, and pump and control valve sizing and selection. Ensures that all equipment and services meet applicable codes and standards for design, safety, and quality Produces and utilizes all engineering drawings necessary to construct the project including P&ID, fabrication, BOM, and vendor drawings; may check the drawings of other engineers Generates and processes equipment and electrical/controls (in conjunction with the Electrical, Instrument and Controls Manager) purchase orders and follows-up on delivery of items. Coordinates orders and deliveries with mechanical, electrical, and structural fabrication vendors. Responsible for drafting a CAR or NCR documents as needed for assigned projects Supervises and monitors equipment fabrication including system modules, equipment enclosures, tanks, chemical process vessels, etc.; may document results of equipment testing May schedule equipment shipping, including shipping between vendors and to customer Executes field equipment startup, commissioning and may prepare all logs/records/reports to document the process and results Communicates project status through project reports, meeting minutes, action lists and all other required communications Maintains awareness of technical developments in assigned areas. Recommends new products or improved sources for goods and services to the supervisor Coaches, mentors, and provides limited training to junior level project engineers; may review the technical work of junior level project engineers, provide feedback, and have input into performance evaluations, but is not responsible for preparing and administering performance evaluations Adheres to Fuel Tech policies, procedures, safety plans and assigned goals, and abides by all laws, codes, and site-specific work rules. Strives to exceed the client's expectations
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not directly supervise other Fuel Tech employees and is based on self-direction
Technical Skills Required:
Knowledge:
Extensive knowledge of engineering tools and methods. Requires knowledge of boiler plant work practices. Considerable experience with the selection of pumps, valves, instrumentation, electrical equipment, and controls. Proficient with process industry standards and safety codes, (e.g., AWS
D1.1 & D1.6, ASME B31., NFPA
85 and UBC). Exposure and/or demonstrated proficiency with hydraulic pipe modeling software such as
AFT, Flow of Fluids, Bentley Pipe Design and Analysis Software Abilities:
Able to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision and oversight. Applies engineering principles to solve complicated design problems. Demonstrates attention to detail and can develop and articulate design concepts graphically and verbally. Understands and can discuss complex project scope and schedule. Prioritizes and plans work activities
Skills:
Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical data and information. Planning and organization skills. Good computer tool skills. Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Mechanical, electrical and construction systems experience and proficiency. Presents complex information and responds professionally to questions from peers, clients, and vendors
Education and Experience:
Requires a BS in Engineering and experience with LNB (Low NOx Burners), OFA (Overfire Air), SNCR (Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction) and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) A Master's degree and/or a PE license is desirable Proficient with the primary responsibilities of the position and extensive experience with utility boilers, industrial furnaces and related equipment is essential Established competency in the use of Project Design, Spreadsheet, Presentation and Word Processing software Requires 10 to 12 years of project engineering with broad experience in designing and executing engineering projects
Physical Requirement:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
