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Project Engineer Job
Date: Nov 11, 2009
Location: Calgary, Canada
PARSONS is one of the largest engineering and construction companies in the United States, with offices located around the world. We are 100% privately owned by our employees. We invite you to explore the possibility of joining our team in a Project Engineering Support Role.
Parsons is seeking candidates to support site wide engineering operations in Western Canada. Most work is being performed within the Province of Alberta and is supported from Calgary. The position requires highly motivated, self driven, technically competent individuals, with oil sands industry experience.
The Project Engineer is responsible for implementing, monitoring and facilitating standard engineering practices as they relate to major projects within the oil sands industry, particularly, during the FEED Phase of engineering.
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Integrates the various engineering, scheduling, procurement, construction, and start-up aspects of a small project. May manage a subtask of a larger project or study in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsible for the technical excellence of the engineering functions of the project including coordination of technical disciplines, procurement of materials and equipment, and construction planning assistance. ReLocation: to the project site may be required during construction and start-up activities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Develops the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements. Identifies and documents changes in scope.
Assists in determining the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for assigned project buy outs, monitoring progress to maintain those procurements. Interfaces with procurement and subcontract personnel to facilitate the bid process.
Coordinates the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project with other Project Engineers. Coordinates the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company.
Assists the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study. Assists in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.
Ensures client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines. Expedites distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager.
Prepares technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management.
Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to project disciplines.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Required KNOWLEDGE, qualifications, skills, and experiences:
Excellent communication skills (Verbal, oral and written)
Thorough and working knowledge of:
· Oil sands industry engineering principles, theories, concepts and practices
· Alberta building codes, certifications (ABSA), standards (API, AISC and AWS), and trade practices
BS or MS degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum)
The proven ability to build team consensus, successfully lead within a matrix organization, motivate others and to consistently meet objectives.
10 years of professional engineering experience in the oil sands industry, at least 5 of which should include managing or supervising others.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs, Lotus Notes, etc.
Multiple openings available!
PARSONS offers an award-winning safety-conscious environment with superior compensation and benefits, and a chance to be part of an organization where your career success in only limited by your imagination. Our culture is defined by pride in performance and integrity plus a level of commitment that comes from employee ownership-PARSONS is one of the largest employee owned companies in the US, which means the success of the corporation directly benefits its employees. View our rankings and other accolades on our Company page!
Submit your resume with relevant project experience and we will contact you to discuss how PARSONS might be a great fit for your future!
Parsons is seeking candidates to support site wide engineering operations in Western Canada. Most work is being performed within the Province of Alberta and is supported from Calgary. The position requires highly motivated, self driven, technically competent individuals, with oil sands industry experience.
The Project Engineer is responsible for implementing, monitoring and facilitating standard engineering practices as they relate to major projects within the oil sands industry, particularly, during the FEED Phase of engineering.
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Integrates the various engineering, scheduling, procurement, construction, and start-up aspects of a small project. May manage a subtask of a larger project or study in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsible for the technical excellence of the engineering functions of the project including coordination of technical disciplines, procurement of materials and equipment, and construction planning assistance. ReLocation: to the project site may be required during construction and start-up activities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Develops the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements. Identifies and documents changes in scope.
Assists in determining the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for assigned project buy outs, monitoring progress to maintain those procurements. Interfaces with procurement and subcontract personnel to facilitate the bid process.
Coordinates the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project with other Project Engineers. Coordinates the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company.
Assists the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study. Assists in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.
Ensures client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines. Expedites distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager.
Prepares technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management.
Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to project disciplines.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Required KNOWLEDGE, qualifications, skills, and experiences:
Excellent communication skills (Verbal, oral and written)
Thorough and working knowledge of:
· Oil sands industry engineering principles, theories, concepts and practices
· Alberta building codes, certifications (ABSA), standards (API, AISC and AWS), and trade practices
BS or MS degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum)
The proven ability to build team consensus, successfully lead within a matrix organization, motivate others and to consistently meet objectives.
10 years of professional engineering experience in the oil sands industry, at least 5 of which should include managing or supervising others.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs, Lotus Notes, etc.
Multiple openings available!
PARSONS offers an award-winning safety-conscious environment with superior compensation and benefits, and a chance to be part of an organization where your career success in only limited by your imagination. Our culture is defined by pride in performance and integrity plus a level of commitment that comes from employee ownership-PARSONS is one of the largest employee owned companies in the US, which means the success of the corporation directly benefits its employees. View our rankings and other accolades on our Company page!
Submit your resume with relevant project experience and we will contact you to discuss how PARSONS might be a great fit for your future!
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