What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
This position's primary responsibility will be associated with leading large capital projects including steps such as evaluation, benefit-cost analysis, budgeting, writing specifications, initiating contracts, tracking costs, ordering equipment, quality assurance of installations, and updating procedures & drawings. Candidates must be willing to accept challenging projects that incorporate multi-discipline work (civil, electrical, and mechanical). Candidates should possess interpersonal skills to work with plant personnel, The Client, vendors, and a wide range of contractors to accomplish projects. The position will require sufficient technical/engineering knowledge to assist system owners in their daily responsibility. This position will involve coordination of projects during unit outages.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide outage/project management, project budget management, long term maintenance strategies and technical support to the plant
• Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve heat rate
• Utilize computer business tools to develop and justify budgets, write work orders, order material, develop project schedules, and monitor equipment.
• Initiate, troubleshoot and review root cause analyses for system equipment failures
• Work with Southern Company Services, OEM's and system owners at other plants to stay current of any upgrades or concerns that affect the plant and communicate these needs to plant management, corporate management, and peer groups.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Critical knowledge of fossil power plant cycles and an ability to diagnose problems.
• Good oral/written communication skills and ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management) is a must
• Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required
• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position
Other Requirements
• Must be physically capable of working in a industrial plant environment.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• May require some extended hours
Education Requirements
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering degree preferred
• M.S. in Business or Engineering is a plus
• Professional Engineering registration is a plus
Experience Requirements
• Preferred 3 to 5 years of mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical with the majority in coal fired power plants or related industrial experience
• Industrial experience preferred covers design, maintenance and/or operation of the following types of equipment: pumps, motors, air/motor operated valves, manual valves, fans, condensers, boilers and turbines
• Additional preferences included experience managing multi-disciplined projects from concept to close-out including proper costs estimating and tracking is desired.
Skills
Project management, Construction management, Construction, Project coordination, Engineering, Mechanical engineering, power plant engineering, capital project management, capital construction
Top Skills Details
Project management,Construction management,Construction,Project coordination,Engineering,Mechanical engineering,power plant engineering,capital project management,capital construction
Additional Skills & Qualifications
power plant outage
construction management
project management
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Billingsley,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $40 - $60
