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Senior Project Engineer - Substation; Chattanooga

Job in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37402, USA
Listing for: Burns & McDonnell
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Project Engineer - Substation (Chattanooga)
Description

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and/or Design-Build/EPC projects. Design-only projects will encompass engineering design work for traditional design-bid-build projects. Design-Build/EPC projects will encompass all design, procurement and construction management activities.

+ Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects.

+ Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets.

+ Manage implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs.

+ Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables.

+ Direct and manage field engineering services.

+ Manage engineering design schedule, budget and progress measurement functions with project controls teams.

+ Manage, prepare and submit client change orders.

+ Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan and subcontractor bid and award packages.

+ Manage turnover and start-up plans.

+ Manage and expedite vendor and fabrication shop progress.

+ Manage preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports.

+ Manage meetings and review meetings status.

+ Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 7 years of direct project engineering experience managing design efforts for Design-only and EPC projects required.

+ Expert knowledge in degreed engineering discipline. Basic knowledge in all other engineering disciplines.

+ Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.

+ Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.

+ High level of attention to detail.

+ Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

+ Ability to develop and manage workplans, schedules and budgets.

+ Provide leadership to a diverse project teams will be preferred.

+ Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-TN-Chattanooga

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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