What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Keystone Engineering?
Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.
Keystone’s family of companies include : Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates
Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered : 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering : Civil / Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.
Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Project Electrical Engineer for work in the West Texas / New Mexico Area.
Position Type : Full-time
Location : Midland, Texas
Work Environment / Physical Demands : Office / Sedentary, Plant
Travel Requirements : Regularly
Essential Functions :
Work Full-Time within a client's Global Projects Team supporting power transmission and distribution projects in the Permian and Delaware Basin areas (West Texas & New Mexico).
Position will require a minimum of two weeks each month based in Midland, Texas to facilitate ongoing electrical projects for a major unconventional energy company.
Prefer full-time residency in the Midland area, but can consider a hybrid work location for the right skill sets.
Support project development and execution of electrical transmission and distribution projects up to 115kV including substation facilities, overhead power installations, utility drops, switchgear, transformers, and other equipment used in medium - high voltage systems.
Ensure proper design codes and standards are followed and coordinate with large project EPC partners & vendors for project deliverables and long lead items.
Will require extensive communication with global engineering colleagues, utilities, and State agencies for project details.
Represent project status to multiple levels of corporate and operational staff.
Project steward through design execution and construction.
Provide responsible cost management and ensure vendor invoice approval processing is handled timely.
Provide ongoing project management to ensure scope, budget, and schedules are met.
Manage internal and external resources for engineering and design for project specific development deliverables to meet appropriate level of detail at staged gates.
Lead project development review meetings providing clarity to assurance requirements and development goals.
Validate the project scope and execution plan of projects prior to approval for funding (AFE) and identify value engineering opportunities and portfolio risks.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations to communicate developed project scope, deliverables, critical milestones, and funding plan.
Be resourceful and have high performance standards across all work to ensure project success.
Act in the best interest of the client performing work with regard for ethics and integrity in business matters.
Provide accountability and regular communications with project team and stakeholders.
Support project reporting metrics and manage deviations.
Promote safety in all aspects of involvement.
Requirements :
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Preferred) from an ABET-accredited program.
10 years plus of combined experience supporting power distribution engineering projects for industrial plant facilities or electric utility infrastructure.
Background with project management from EPC Firm and ability to act on behalf of the owner.
Familiarity with project management principles and performance metrics.
Prefer residency in the Midland, Texas area.
Current TWIC Card needed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
Attention to detail.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
