Powell · 1 day ago
Federal Project Engineer
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expPowell is a manufacturer with over 75 years of experience, focused on engineering, fabrication, and assembly to customer specifications. The Federal Project Engineer will support the development of engineering design opportunities and oversee large Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects primarily for Federal clients.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Annette Brooks, MBS, PHR
Responsibilities
Assists with the preparation of design plans, specifications, and related documents for the development of bid packages with engineering consultants, vendors and contractors. This may require occasional travel to project sites
Read and interpret customer job specifications
Assist with the development of engineering drawing package, single line, three lines, etc
Direct and check internal and external stakeholders in completing wiring diagrams
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Provide technical assistance as necessary to sales, engineering and inspection teams
Develops Project Management Plans, including negotiating contractual documents directly with customers and/or suppliers
Accountable for the planning, managing, and monitoring the project lifecycle to ensure projects are executed within their scope, schedule, budget, quality level, and targeted benefit realization — the project lifecycle includes, from the requirement phase through project retirement closeout
Accountable for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction related activities or program level activities as required
Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items
Ensures project alignment between customer requirements and company objectives to maximize benefit realization
Control, monitor, and supervise project information safeguards with respect to project classification under CUI/ Secret/ Top Secret
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related area
Minimum 4-8 years of experience in an Engineering role
2-3 years of Project Management experience, PMP certification preferred
Knowledge of National Electric Code, ASCE and IEEE Standards
Proficient with electrical design and circuitry
Proficient understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products
Basic drafting/CAD skills
Ability to clear and maintain Federal Security Clearance and Military Installation access requirements
Must be a US Citizen
Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and advise effective preventative/corrective actions and recommendations and facilitate decision-making on technical matters to project sponsors and support personnel
Effective communications in both oral and written forms. Experience giving project presentations and reports to a variety of audiences
Effective Risk Management skills
Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel
Ability to read customer specifications, compare to the quote and provide technical feedback to project management and the customer on differences with minimal supervision
Apply technical documents to develop one-lines, three-lines and control schemes for SWGR using AutoCAD
Able to apply NEC, ANSI/IEEE, and various other codes as it applies to the day-to-day activity
Thorough understanding of power system application along with relay application and coordination
Able to understand, interpret and troubleshoot customer needs and problems
Preferred
2-3 years of Project Management experience, PMP certification preferred
Power system studies and analysis experience preferred
Substation design experience and plus
Previous experience as a Facilities engineer or manager for Federal Installations
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
401k savings
Annual bonus potential
Generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company-sponsored wellness programs
Collaborative work environment
Company
Powell
Powell is hiring! - Powell is dedicated to improving people’s lives by providing reliable power distribution systems in every market we serve.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Metcalf
EVP and CFO at Powell Industries
Milburn Honeycutt
VP Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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