What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer III position at Spencer Ogden?
Job Description :
Project engineers are responsible for supervising technical staff on engineering projects within their organization. They ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to project specifications. Their role involves coordinating team efforts, fostering effective communication across various divisions, and ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently to meet project objectives. Utilizing their engineering expertise, project engineers often serve as the technical point of contact for customers. Typically, they work in office environments alongside other engineers but may frequently travel to project sites. While most work follows standard business hours, extended or alternative hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines and business needs.
In addition to overseeing engineering aspects, project engineers manage all phases of Compression Site Managed projects. Responsibilities include :
- Defining project scope with precision.
- Preparing and updating project schedules.
- Proposing budgets and managing projects to prevent cost overruns.
- Ensuring the team has adequate supplies and personnel to complete the project on time and within budget.
- Identifying and mitigating risks to the project timeline and budget.
- Clearly communicating team responsibilities and project progress to management.
- Ensuring high-quality work and materials are delivered by the team.
- Addressing safety, quality, schedule, and cost issues while maintaining a positive customer relationship.
- Collaborating with support groups such as scheduling, operations, cost controls, construction, and testing teams to align resources effectively.
- Partnering with internal engineering teams and external firms to ensure timely and high-quality support.
The role requires presenting project updates, traveling to job locations within Michigan, attending departmental meetings, and participating in training. A typical workweek ranges between 40–50 hours, with flexibility required based on department and plant needs.
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