Sr. Project Engineer

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Job description

Clayton Services, a leading recruiting firm, is searching for a Sr. Project Engineer to join a thriving company in Los Angeles, California. The Sr. Project Engineer will be responsible for leading engineering efforts for routine maintenance, growth projects, and maintenance capital projects for four energy plants in Los Angeles.

Sr. Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee detailed engineering and construction activities of local firms contracted to perform specific assigned design and installation projects
• Develop cost-effective project management plans for specific assigned projects, including chilled water supply and return from district cooling underground distribution system, plant expansions, or customer energy transfer stations
• Review constructor's work and material supplied to assure compliance with construction documents. If compliance is not met, advise the constructor's representative and ensure corrective actions are initiated to achieve compliance.
• Review third party invoices and applications for payment to assure the accuracy of tabulations, the accuracy of completion percentage and recommend approval or disapproval to management
• Conduct "Project Meetings" as required on projects with consultants, constructor, and subcontractors to coordinate engineering, material availability, construction activity, and resolve project problems
• Obtain or generate all releases, affidavits, warranties, "as-built" drawings, the release of surety, and generally accomplish all items required to close out contracts
• Work with various consultants to perform conceptual design and cost estimates of potential satellite or stand-alone district energy project applications.
• Support sales/marketing effort by modeling existing facilities and determining accurate self-cool costs
• Work with Finance and Deals team to develop comprehensive financial and economic models identifying operational costs and determining returns.
• Maintain the consistent quality of output of the allocated project team, including alignment with company goals, policies, and procedures
• Maintain Company, Client, regulatory and contractual requirements
• Manage the project delivery and technical delivery by the project team through the course of projects and studies to meet the requirements of the Clients and their projects in accordance with the contract.
• Develop and maintain the various project-specific procedures, work practices, plans, systems, and protocols to enable the project team to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work
• Manage the timeliness and accuracy of the project controls (reporting, costs, schedule, trends, change management) in terms of both direct and indirect costs in accordance with the contract and Company procedures
• Develop and maintain sound client relationships
• Demonstrate behavior and practices in accordance with company systems, policies, values, and expectations
• Project Performance - Manage overall schedules, budgets, and target deliverables to a consistently high standard. Respond immediately to change so that projects are completed on time and budget and in accordance with the contractual scope of work and services
• Client Relationships - Communicate immediately with the client on matters that affect the project goals. Chair and minute Client meetings and review minutes of other meetings held between the Client and other project team members. Manage the compilation and submission of the project progress report monthly or as required by the contract

Sr. Project Engineer Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze energy data and make recommended solutions to solve issues
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to oversee and coordinate multi-discipline engineering and construction contracts and projects
• Computer proficiency

Sr. Project Engineer Education and Experience:

• Technical engineering degree required
• California Professional Engineers License preferred
• 8-10 years of experience working with energy systems

Sr. Project Engineer - This is an excellent direct hire opportunity in Los Angeles, California, with a thriving energy company. The position is paying $130,000 per year plus bonus opportunities. Excellent benefits are available upon hire. Immediate need. Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No