Senior Project Engineer - Anchorage, AK

Overview

Plans, directs and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

This is a full-time, non-rotational position located at NANA Worley headquarters in Anchorage, AK. This position is eligible for the NANA Worley employee referral program, available only to current NANA Worley employees.

• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project reports for management, client or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Plans, investigates, and surveys structures and equipment to determine feasibility and options.
• Directs construction and maintenance activities at project site, including supervision of design personnel (i.e., engineers, designers, draftsmen) and subcontract personnel assigned to the project.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Manages contractual commitments for contractors including costs, quality, schedule, and field activities.
• Maintains quality of work in accordance with the standards specified in the design documents.
• Ensures construction materials are tested to meet quality assurance requirements of the design.
• Maintains effective communications and coordination between the client and the design engineer to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Prior experience with arctic North Slope construction activities.

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum ten (10) years project engineering experience.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management and client.

Mathematical

Skills:

Comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra and statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations and proofs and theorems. Ability to apply mathematical operations to work projects.

Reasoning Ability: Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with non-verbal symbols (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word word processing software; MS Excel software and current versions of AutoCAD design software.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, clients or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word, word processing software, and MS Excel spreadsheet software.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical

Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
Collects and researches data;
Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
Designs workflows and procedures.

Design

Generates creative solutions;
Translates concepts and information into images;
Uses feedback to modify designs;
Applies design principles;
Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to…