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Southwest Research Institute · 1 month ago

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - STAFF ENGINEER - Marine Structures & Pressure Vessels

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is a leading organization providing engineering R&D services for commercial and government customers. The Principal Engineer will lead project teams in the design and fabrication of pressure vessels, ensuring project objectives are met while managing quality control and stakeholder engagement.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead project teams comprised of various specialized functional teams in the area of large article, pressure vessels used in subsea or surface applications from project planning and execution to closeout

Monitor performance against technical objectives, manage quality control, obtain necessary resources, adhere to schedules, oversee cost performance, and proactively identify and mitigate project risks

Coordinate with team leaders to ensure effective communication, foster innovation and resolve conflicts quickly

Define, develop, refine, and implement existing or new policies, procedures, and practices related to submergence systems fabrication

Manage stakeholder engagement, provide mentorship to project staff, provide guidance to leadership regarding knowledge/skill gaps, and participate in business development efforts with Department leadership

Interface with phase/task leaders and team members to schedule tasks, allocate resources, and execute project objectives as well as communicate status updates to and from internal and external stakeholders

Develop and implement project plans that define the processes necessary to meet client, contract, and internal objectives

Establish baseline requirements and monitor performance using key performance indicators

Oversee product procurement, corrective actions, and change management, and communicate updates to ensure components, assemblies, and systems meet functional and quality criteria

Ensure compliance of project documents such as drawings, material specifications, work instructions, project status reports (technical and financial), and procurement

Participate in business development efforts for manned and unmanned pressure vessel projects such as technical presentations, client visits, concept development and/or personnel searches

Qualification

Marine EngineeringStructural EngineeringProject ManagementData Driven SolutionsFabrication MethodsRisk AnalysisStakeholder EngagementMentorship

Required

Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or related engineering degree field with related experience

15+ years: Expertise in project management and data driven solutions for marine/subsurface structural engineering. Familiarity with quality requirements of P-9290 and/or fabrication requirements of Tech Pub 1688 and/or technical requirements of ASME BPVC / PVHO

10+ years: Project leadership, overall and/or task management, and experience including scope definition and proposal development

Experience with project data collection & metric tracking, root cause investigation, risk analysis and mitigation strategies

Proficiency in fabrication and inspection methods for high-strength steels, advanced metallic alloys, and non-metallics for marine environments

A valid/clear driver's license is required

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen