What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Verus AEC?
Verus is a boutique engineering and technical services firm specializing in industrial automation, controls, SCADA systems, business process engineering, and consulting for a wide array of industries. We have expertise in all aspects of systems integration, including electrical design, instrumentation, control panel design / build, programming, and commissioning.
Position Description
The ideal candidate for this position is experienced in planning and coordinating technical engineering and system development to ensure they conform to requirements and scope and are within budget and schedule. The duties include self-performing and leading a small team in the development and programming process control systems. The candidate must implement control strategies, design control panels, specify instrumentation, and program common PLC / HMI packages. The candidate must be comfortable working in both office and field environments. The position requires some domestic travel.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Solution Development and Delivery
- Provides technical direction for the development, design, and system integration across multiple client engagements from the definition phase through implementation.
- Applies knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients.
- Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.
- Suggests alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently and / or with greater reusability and / or longer life.
- Technical Effort Management
- Identifies reusable engineering and programming logic required for library and ensures the high-quality creation of deliverables.
- Defines, communicates, and effectively applies our methodology and enforces engineering design and programming standards.
- Manages multiple technical teams within budget and project schedule.
- Consistently delivers high-quality services to our clients.
- Reviews deliverables prepared by the team before passing to the client.
- Prepares for engineering design reviews and acceptance testing.
- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Project Management
- Creates and executes project plans across multiple projects and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Keeps management well informed of the status of development efforts and serves as liaison between the engineering team and / or client across multiple projects.
- Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
- Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
- Minimizes exposure and risk on projects.
- Tracks and reports team hours and expenses weekly.
- Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for assigned projects.
- Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
- Business Development
- Identifies business development and sales opportunities as they relate to specific projects.
- Leads proposal efforts, including completing project scoping and estimating.
- Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.
- Internal Operations
- Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
- Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
- Trains other team members through both formal and informal training programs.
Requirements
Experience
Technical Expertise
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