Department Summary
Major Project and Construction*s (MP&C) overarching mission is to provide exceptional project leadership, management and administration for complex and mission-critical capital investments that pose significant company business risk. Currently we are involved in over $2B in capital projects including the multi-plant air quality control program, the rebuild of the Ludington Pumped Storage Facility, boiler rebuilds and gas compressor stations.
Operationally, we bring together external engineers, consultants, equipment suppliers, constructors and our own in-house subject matter experts to work in a team environment to execute these projects.
Our key results areas for each project are safety, quality, schedule, budget and leadership/ethics/teamwork with the highest priority being safety. Our core belief is when you get safety right; everything else follows! Keeping safety as our number one priority is second to none! It takes teamwork, diligence, a learning organization and a personal commitment from everyone to make this happen. We are very proud of our contractors and Building Trades in making safety their number one priority.
Job Description/Responsibilities
The St. Clair Gas Compressor Station Upgrade Project includes the addition of a new Plant 3 to the existing Plants 1 and 2. The project will enhance station automation and improve the stations reliability and performance. The candidate will be assigned to the St. Clair Compressor Station project engineering, procurement and construction activities located in eastern Michigan. The candidate will be required to be located with the Project Team on site. The candidate shall be capable of providing on-site project engineering, design coordination and field engineering support throughout all phases of the project from preliminary engineering through project startup and turnover. The candidate must have the ability to foster collaborative coordination with the Design Engineer, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), contractor project personnel and the plant. The individual ensures the design complies with applicable codes, standards and performance expectations; monitors field installation, documents and recommends field design changes where appropriate; ensures testing validates critical design characteristics; and reviews record documents for fidelity with installed configuration.
This position will report from the St. Clair location, with the possible option to work in Jackson, MI.
The candidate should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and characteristics: Communication skills (verbal and written); basic or advanced computer skills; previous experience in an industrial setting; willingness and ability to accept and adapt to change such as frequently changing priorities, a variety of job assignments, willingness to travel and a willingness to relocate for development or job advancement; willingness and ability to work as a team member and with all work groups; willingness and ability to work nights and weekends as needed; willingness and ability to work overtime as needed. The Project Engineer will represent the company, department and project team during all engineering meetings and must conduct business in an ethical manner in accordance with our corporate Code of Conduct.
Requirements/Qualification
The qualified candidate must have a bachelor of science in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. The ideal candidate should have 7 or more years of project engineering experience with the demonstrated capability to contribute to large scale projects or multiple medium scale projects. The qualified candidate will be required to interface with personnel from the plant as well as across various engineering, equipment manufacturer and contractor organizations. The qualified candidate will be required to have the ability to review and understand design specifications and drawings and verify completeness both in design and installation. The qualified candidate will have the ability to manage contracts as well as understand scheduling concepts (logic, manpower loadings, baseline schedule, critical path, earned value reporting, etc). Professional Engineering license is preferred, however, is not required.
This job will be posted in the band from Senior Engineer to EPC Project Manager family, commensurate with the successful candidates education and related work experience.
Essential Functions
Planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Electric and Gas Distribution and Electric Generation systems as well as facilities and ancillary support process for all utility operations. Duties and who this individual reports to will fluctuate between projects, Practice Areas, and offices. Individual possesses the skills lead, problem solve, and work well in a team environment. Individual should exemplify safe work practices and follow the company*s compliance standards. Lead and/or assist with engineering projects to include design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation. Provide engineering services with accuracy, integrating all applicable governmental and company laws, standards and procedures on time and under budget. Use computer assisted engineering, design, and drafting software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. Understand and follow company established standard procedures for file structure and standard drawing procedures for projects Become familiar with plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately. Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to provide technical expertise to coworkers, clients, customers, government entities and the public. Public involvement may include producing reports, graphics, presentations, and other visual material as well as occasional speaking or meeting with stakeholders. Attend internal and external meetings. Provide all engineering services in a legal and ethical manner. Resolve all customer complaints in a timely manner. Serve as onsite project representative. Reviews operating and construction sites to monitor progress and other duties per the design documents.
Hours and Travel
This position requires the individual work a minimum of 40 hours per week (45-50 typical) with 85% of time spent in the office or specific field locations. Travel is required to job sites and project meetings and could be significant dependent upon location. Individuals need to be willing to work additional hours as necessary to meet project deadlines. Individual may have to work outside of assigned headquarters to help with project coordination which may require overnight stays out of state. Individuals must have a valid driver*s license.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stand and walk for periods of up to and beyond eight hours in all kinds of weather; snow, mud, dirt water, ice, etc. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear both in person and via phone. The employee must frequently lift and move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and move up to fifty po
