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Civil/Structural Department Manager
Civil/Structural Department Manager Description
Title: Civil/Structural Department Manager
Reports To: VP of Engineering
Department: Civil/Structural Department
Job Purpose: Performs assignments designed to apply professional knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a series of related engineering tasks. Manage the Civil/Structural Engineering Group.
Essential Duties:
Responsible for the managerial direction of the department. Provides supervision and guidance related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Determines technical and professional staffing needs – hires, manages, and motivates personnel. Provides work assignments and reviews performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. Performs performance reviews. Serves as a technical advisor, provides senior-level input and evaluation on projects. Establishes and maintains quality and accuracy standards. Reviews and approves completed engineering documentation. Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving problems. Determines program objectives and requirements, organizes projects and develops standards and guidelines. Works cooperatively with other managers to achieve the company’s mission.
Performs construction management and/or field engineering duties on assigned field construction projects, as needed. Uses Deltek for completion and approvals of weekly time reports, expense statements, and project reporting to project management, department management, and upper management.
Required Licenses or Certificates:
- Valid driver’s license for state of residence.
- Valid passport or the ability to get one.
- Valid major credit card for travel expenses (reimbursed monthly based on expense account submittal).
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to function as a team player.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally if required for short term site visits.
- Ability to perform required field work such as climb stairs and ladders, wear required safety gear, pass plant safety training and drug testing.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university – mandatory.
- (Master of Science - Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university is an attribute.)
Experience:
- 15+ Years of Engineering Experience
Required Licenses or Certificates:
- PE Certification.
- Valid driver’s license for state of residence
- Valid passport or the ability to get one.
- Valid major credit card for travel expenses (reimbursed monthly based on expense account submittal)
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Subcontractor Management
- Vendor Management
- Budget planning, tracking, and reporting
- Change Order preparation and negotiation
- Proposal Preparation
- Technical Writing
- Staff Management
- Contract Management
- Project forecasting
- Deltek experience is a plus
- PMP certification is a plus.
Competencies:
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Work Ethic
- Coachability
- Focus/Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Analytical
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions.
Electrical Department Manager
Electrical Engineering Department Manager
Title: Electrical Engineering Department Manager
Reports To: VP of Engineering
Department: Electrical
Job Purpose: Responsible for managerial direction of the department. Provides supervision and guidance related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Determines technical and professional staffing needs – hires, manages, and motivates personnel. Provides work assignments and reviews performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. Performs performance reviews. Serves as a technical advisor, provides senior-level input and evaluation on projects. Establishes and maintains quality and accuracy standards. Reviews and approves completed engineering documentation. Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving problems. Determines program objectives and requirements, organizes projects and develops standards and guidelines. Works cooperatively with other managers to achieve the company’s mission.
Performs construction management and/or field engineering duties on assigned field construction projects, as needed. Uses Deltek for completion and approvals of weekly time reports, expense statements, and project reporting to project management, department management, and upper management.
Essential Duties:
- Provide technical oversight of electrical aspects of all in-house projects to the extent required by the project scope or necessary for corporate risk management.
- Develop staff in their technical knowledge, verbal and visual presentation skills, awareness of the firm’s capabilities, experience and the confidential nature of some projects.
- Assist with management and preparation of proposals and presentations for new business opportunities.
- Prepare studies, due diligence reviews, capital cost estimates, and design documents from concept through construction completion.
- Knowledge of medium voltage equipment and distributions.
- Oversee development of electrical specifications, including electrical construction work specification.
- Perform advanced electrical calculations for system design per NEC or other specified job standards. These calculations may require the use of department or vendor software packages.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education/Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- P.E. Certification strongly preferred
Experience and Skill Requirements:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the engineering field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical equipment and wiring design.
Competencies:
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Ability to Multi-task
- Work Ethic
- Coachability
- Leadership
- Focus/Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Analytical
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions.
Project Controller
Project Controller
Title: Project Controller
Reports To: Manager of Projects
Department: Project Management
Job Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to track and monitor project execution using existing and/or new tools to support Project Managers and optimize project performance.
Essential Duties:
- Prepare weekly project reports, cash flow forecasting, and trend analysis reports tools used to plan, execute, manage and mitigate costs, and schedule issues and any risk events that may impact a project.
- Plan and schedule forecasting, development and management, and manage scope of projects.
- Monitor and develop reports regarding project deliverables, productivity analysis and calculations, work/cost breakdown, and overall Company progress.
- Lead Earned Value Analysis & Management.
- Monitor Estimating, Cost Control/Forecasting, and Change Management.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education/Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalency.
Experience and Skill Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls, construction management or equivalent.
- Proficiency with MS Project scheduling software, MS Office suite and Primavera.
- An appreciation for the principles of Earned Value Added with respect to design deliverables is a plus.
- Familiarity/proficiency with Deltek a plus.
Competencies:
- Self-starter
- Organization
- Strong Work Ethic
- Focus/Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Team Player
- Project Management
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside to project sites, meetings, and event locations.
Incumbent must be able to see, hear, speak, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Reports To: Electrical Manager
Department: Electrical
Job Purpose: The primary purpose of this position are to work with staff of engineers and designers to provide design, calculations, and other activities related to electrical engineering; Perform advanced electrical system design work and manage projects as Lead Electrical Engineer; Perform fiscal and schedule responsibilities. On occasion, this position may also act as specialist in some area of electrical system design, such as short circuit and relay coordination analysis.
Essential Duties:
- Provide technical oversight of electrical aspects of all in-house projects to the extent required by the project scope or necessary for corporate risk management.
- Develop staff in their technical knowledge, verbal and visual presentation skills, awareness of the firm’s capabilities, experience and the confidential nature of some projects.
- Assist with management and preparation of proposals and presentations for new business opportunities.
- Prepare studies, due diligence reviews, capital cost estimates, and design documents from concept through construction completion.
- Knowledge of medium voltage equipment and distributions.
- Oversee development of electrical specifications, including electrical construction work specification.
- Perform advanced electrical calculations for system design per NEC or other specified job standards. These calculations may require the use of department or vendor software packages.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education/Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- P.E. Certification strongly preferred
Experience and Skill Requirements:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the engineering field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical equipment and wiring design.
Competencies:
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Ability to Multi-task
- Work Ethic
- Coachability
- Leadership
- Focus/Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Analytical
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions.
Electrical Designer III
Electrical Designer III Description
Title: Electrical Designer III
Reports To: Electrical Engineering Manager
Department: Engineering
Job Purpose: Perform computer aided drafting (CAD) and design, applying standard drafting methods, techniques, and procedures. Able to act independently or lead a team of designers, organizing the required work. May specialize in one or more areas of I&E design.
Essential Duties:
- Ability to use AutoCAD software and advanced features such as Electrical. Demonstrates knowledge of job management.
- Ability to organize required work to complete a project and direct other designers in this process.
- Detailed knowledge of electrical plans (A/G and U/G), conduit and tray details, wiring schematics, one-lines, and installation details.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) and familiarity with international standards (IEC).
- Plan drawing issues and transmittals to meet project schedules.
- Help with estimating and proposal work.
- Lead fact-finding field trips.
- Participate in training to improve skill set and develop abilities for advancement.
- Ability to use company software packages for timesheets, expense reports, project document control, and drawing management.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Will lead teams of mixed ability CAD Designers
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to function as a team player
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally if required. May involve extended site time for startup duties.
- Ability to perform required field work such as climb stairs and ladders, wear required safety gear, pass plant safety training and drug testing.
- Good communication skills.
- During times of low utilization, may be reassigned to other tasks or even departments for work outside of programming scope. These assignments will generally be short term and are at the discretion of the department manager.
Required Education and Experience:
- 2 years of technical school in an accredited CAD program with some focus on electrical design or equivalent.
Required Licenses or Certificates: - Valid driver’s license for state of residence.
- Valid passport or the ability to get one.
- Valid major credit card for travel expenses (reimbursed monthly based on expense account submittal).
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions, and some sites may require specific safety training for site visits.
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer I-III
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer I-III Description
Title: Instrumentation and Controls Engineer I-III
Reports To: Manager of Instrumentation/Automation Engineering
Department: Instrumentation/Automation
Job Purpose: The primary purposes of this position are instrumentation design, calculations, and other activities, such as instrument hardware specifications and instrument database updating.
The Instrumentation Engineer I – III is a junior to mid-level position for a degreed engineer working under the direct supervisor of an Engineer IV or Department Manager. Among the essential duties are to participate in training experiences, learn new skills, and to demonstrate increasing proficiency and expertise with the Essential Duties listed below. Years of experience do not guarantee promotion to a higher level, rather mastery of engineering skills will determine progression to a higher level.
Essential Duties:
- Proficient in AutoCAD and 3D software.
- Develop and maintain instrument databases.
- Provide support/develop specific details for PID controls.
- Develop instrument hardware specifications using ISA Standards and other industry standards.
- Perform assignments to develop professional knowledge and abilities in support of a project team.
- Participate in development or lead the development of control strategies and functional specifications
- Prepare instrument data sheets, specifications and technical reports requiring review and oversight of Engineer IV or Department Manager.
- Help design and check control panels, including shop testing.
- Supervise design of the IO wiring for field devices including motors and VFDs.
- Develop and apply installation detail drawings.
- Support designers.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education/Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- E.I.T. Certification preferred.
Experience and Skill Requirements:
- Prior experience in the engineering field preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and other appropriate software packages.
- Knowledge of instrumentation specification.
Competencies:
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Multi-tasking
- Work Ethic
- Coachability
- Focus/Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Analytical
Required Licenses or Certificates:
- Valid driver’s license for state of residence
- Valid passport or the ability to get one.
- Valid major credit card for travel expenses (reimbursed monthly based on expense account submittal)
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Incumbent must be able to see, hear, speak, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions.
Engineering Controller
Engineering Controller Description
Title: Engineering Controller
Reports To: VP of Engineering
Department: Engineering
Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will support Engineering Department Managers and Project Leads in planning of projects and the monitoring of progress, the development of mitigation strategies, the preparation of project reports, forecasting ETCs/EACs, earned value and trend analysis, participation in project review meetings and the preparation of change order requests. The role will also coordinate directly with Procurement, Project Controls and Document Control functions to effectively bridge Engineering needs and progress with Project Management, Procurement and Construction. The candidate will support the team in the tracking and expediting of vendor and subcontracted engineering data and documents, such as drawings, specifications and related items. Working under the VP of Engineering, the successful candidate will assist or lead in:
- Planning, Tracking/Progressing, Forecasting & Project Reporting
- Scope, WBS and Engineering Project deliverables definition and rules of credit
- Creation and maintenance of project resource plans
- Engineering estimating and forecasting for ETCs and EACs
- Engineering schedule development, management and forecasting
- Progress measurement / reporting; Earned value analysis
- Productivity analysis
- Data and Document Control and Expediting
- Vendor and subcontracted engineering deliverables receipt, review routing, closeout tracking;
- Vendor and subcontracted engineering progress tracking and forecasting;
- Vendor and subcontractor engineering RFIs
- Change Management & Controls
- Change order development from engineering estimates;
- Change order control;
- Trend Analysis;
Required Education: 4-year engineering degree or other relevant degree
Experience and Skill Requirements:
- 2-5 years of experience in project controls, engineering controls, project engineering or equivalent
- Proficiency with MS Project and P6 schedule software
- Proficiency with MS Office suite
- An appreciate for the principles of Earned Value Added with respect to design deliverables
- Familiarity/proficiency with Deltek is a plus
Competencies:
- Self-starter
- Organized
- Strong Work Ethic
- Focus/Attention to Detail
- Leadership aptitude
- Team Player
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions.
Procurement Specialist
Document Control Specialist Description
Title: Procurement Specialist
Reports To: Procurement Manager
Department: Procurement
Job Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to perform all purchasing functions as part of a project team on assigned design–build projects.
Essential Duties:
• Handle the purchasing process to support daily/weekly demand requirements in a timely, competitive, and cost-effective basis
• Organize and solicit equipment & subcontractor quotations
• Update and maintain all data in project folders, ensuring that the information is up-to-date and accurate
• Expedite all orders and paperwork until received and found satisfactory
• Manage all warranties, claims and complaints related to purchasing
• Complete all department overflow tasks, transactional activities and backlog issues as directed.
Education/Certification Requirements:
• Associate Degree or higher. Experience in lieu of degree.
Experience and Skill Requirements:
• 5 years of procurement, expediting, supplier management, and business experience in the EPC or Construction speciality
Competencies:
• Good problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and resolve issues and challenges
• Good interpersonal skills; must be able to work with people at all levels within and outside the business in a professional manner
• Expert and professional telephone & email skills
• Professional and consistent work ethic
• Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Work with a priority level and sense of urgency
• Working level of Word & Excel
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent is expected to work 100% in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move within office. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone, or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed.
Incumbent must be able to see, hear, speak, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity (keyboarding).
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The home office work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested.
Civil/Structural Engineer III-V
Civil/Structural Engineer III-V Description
Title: Civil/Structural Engineer III-V
Reports To: Civil/Structural Manager
Department: Engineering
Job Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to provide design, calculations, analysis, and other activities related to civil and/or structural engineering.
The Civil/Structural Engineer III-V ranges from a to mid to senior level position position for a degreed engineer working under the direct supervision of the Department Manager. Among the essential duties are to participate in training experiences, learn new skills, and to demonstrate increasing proficiency and expertise with the Essential Duties listed below. Years of experience do not guarantee promotion to a higher level, rather mastery of engineering skills will determine progression to higher levels.
Essential Duties:
- Perform assignments to develop professional knowledge and abilities in support of a project team.
- Perform calculations for site development, structural steel members and/or concrete foundations..
- Develop working knowledge of ACI/AISC/IBC/ASCE Codes and Standards, as well as ASTM and other industry standards.
- Prepare specifications and technical reports requiring review and oversight of Engineer IV or Department Manager.
- Design drawing preparation and review/work with designers.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Support and direct designers.
- Communicate with customers and attend project meeting both in and out of the office.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering man hour estimates and proposals.
Education/Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- PE Required
Desired Experience and Skills:
- 10+ years' experience
- PE required
- Lead small work teams and assign tasks to keep projects on schedule
- Provide guidance to junior engineers
- Create engineering estimates and proposals
- Ability to travel to construction sites
Competencies:
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communications
- Ability to Multi-task
- Work Ethic
- Coachability
- Focus/Attention to Detail
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions.
Safety Hazards of the Job:
- Majority of work is under general office conditions. There will be plant site visits for information gathering at industrial facilities both operating and under construction.
- Proper safety training and supervision will be provided but personal responsibility for safety is paramount.
Designer (Mechanical/Piping) Level II
Mechanical/Piping Designer (II) Description
Title: Mechanical/Piping Designer (NSPE Level II)
Reports To: Manager of Mechanical/Piping
Department: Process/Mechanical/Piping
Job Purpose: Perform Mechanical/Piping system design work either under direction of the Lead Mechanical/Piping Engineer.
Essential Duties:
- Proficient in AutoCAD and 3D software.
- Preferably experience with Plant 3D.
- Develop and maintain a good work ethic, i.e. cooperative, hard working, focused and aware of responsibilities and limitations.
- Work well with other disciplines and experience levels.
- Know the essential skills of piping and hanger design, field surveys, archive diving, and equipment layout.
- Develop skill at Internet searches and Deltek.
- Willingness to take direction and try any assigned task.
- Work under the close supervision of a senior designer or engineer.
- 3-D modeling of piping, equipment, and surrounding structures.
- Ability to route pipe with relative ease and can handle related field assignments.
- Ability to speak and write in the English language is essential.Skilled with Internet searches, excel spreadsheets, and data mining.
- Performance of calculations for hydronic pressure drop and pump sizing, heat and mass balances, piping, valve and insulation selection, and equipment sizing.
- Develop familiarity with ASME piping and pressure vessel codes, ASTM and other industry standards.
- Willingness to take direction and try any assigned task.
- Ability to speak and write in the English language is essential.
Required Experience and Education:
Associates degree in Engineering or Construction Technology and computer aided design (CAD). Some trade experience as a plumber, pipefitter or mechanic is desirable.
Required Licenses or Certificates:
- Valid driver’s license for state of residence
- Valid passport or the ability to get one.
- Valid major credit card for travel expenses (reimbursed monthly based on expense account submittal)
Working Conditions:
- Occasional overtime work as required by project schedule (generally 0 to 8 hours per week).
- Multiple concurrent projects or tasks.
- Frequent schedule deadlines.
- Travel will be required; both one day round trips and overnight for multiple days. These trips may require time outdoors in rain, snow, cold, or heat, or indoors in hot conditions.
- If involved in facility commissioning support or construction management there could be extended time at a remote site.
- Work will be required in industrial facilities; both operating and under construction. These facilities can require the use of stairs, tolerance of heights, noise, dirty conditions, and cramped quarters and always require constant attention to surroundings for personal safety.
- Commercial Flights will be required on occasion.
Safety Hazards of the Job:
- Majority of work is under general office conditions. There will be plant site visits for information gathering at industrial facilities both operating and under construction.
- Proper safety training and supervision will be provided but personal responsibility for safety is paramount.
Construction Manager
Construction Manager Description
Title: Construction Manager
Reports To: Director of Construction
Department: Construction Management
Job Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to develop and grow Venture’s Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) market share in the Renewable Natural Gas Market by working with Venture’s Construction Management Team executing construction projects. .
Essential Duties:
- Work directly with Director Of Construction on multi-discipline engineering projects and identify opportunities to solve problems, make improvements for our clients, allocate resources, and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Oversees constructions sites, subcontractors and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety
- Ensures that all work is constructed and documented in accordance with approved drawings, contract documents, good engineering practices, procedures and manuals
- Provides technical support and supervision to Project Staff
- Reviews and approves project cost/change controls and project budget and accounting records
- Reviews and approves change order estimating and assist Project Manager in change order negotiations
- Review and monitor project schedule updates
- Reviews weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts including project cost and potential changes
- Interact with clients, convey client/project needs to the engineering staff and facilitate project site meet
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
Required Licenses or Certificates:
- Valid driver’s license for state of residence.
- Valid passport or the ability to get one.
- Valid major credit card for travel expenses (reimbursed monthly based on expense account submittal).
Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Construction Manager in industrial, renewable natural gas, or energy markets.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and exposure to scheduling software.
Competencies:
- Time Management
- Knowledge of construction technology
- EPC industry experience
- Familiarity with project and department budget process and tools
- Knowledge of project controls
- Risk assessment management
- Conceptual planning ability
- Conflict management and problem solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication & presentation skills
- Ability to Multi-task
- Work Ethic
- Coachability
- Focus/Attention to Detail
- Blueprint reading
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in a project construction office environment including daily in field observations and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and field as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is primarily a project construction office. Incumbent will be expected to work on several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to varying weather conditions.
Process Engineer IV
Process Engineer IV Description
Title: Process Engineer IV
Reports To: Manager of Process Engineering
Department: Process
Job Purpose: Provide design, calculations, and other activities related to process engineering. Review the work of junior to mid-level degreed engineers. Work under the direction of the Department Manager.
Essential Duties:
- Perform assignments to develop professional knowledge and abilities in support of a multi-discipline project team.
- Preparation and/or review of Process Flow Diagrams, equipment specifications, data sheets, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Perform/review calculations including; material and energy balances, tank and vessel sizing, drain and vent sizing, heat loss, pipe pressure loss, pump and compressor sizing.
- Provide process technical support for PHA and HAZOPs
- Prepare thermodynamic process models and run simulations under guidance of Engineer V- VII or Department Manager.
- Prepare/review specifications and technical reports requiring review and oversight of Engineer IV or Department Manager.
- Review and edit drawings prepared by designers, Co-Ops, Interns, and Engineers I - III.
- Manager discipline-specific project, adhering to established budgets and schedules.
- Train Engineers I – III
- Continue Professional Development
Education/Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
- EIT or P.E. Certification Preferred
Experience and Skill Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in the engineering field. Engineer could have more experience but this does not guarantee promotion to higher level. Engineering capabilities will dictate engineering level category.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Proficient with ChemCAD, Aspen or Promax
- Some exposure to renewable energy industries, biogas processing, anaerobic digestion is beneficial but not essential.
Competencies:
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communications
- Ability to Multi-task
- Work Ethic
- Coachability
- Focus/Attention to Detail
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Some business travel to industrial and construction sites will be required for technical support and some EPC projects will require process start up support during plant startup/ commissioning.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions.
Field Engineer
Field Engineer Description
Title: Field Engineer
Reports To: Construction Manager
Department: Construction Management
Job Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to develop and grow Venture’s Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) market share in the Renewable Natural Gas Market by working with Venture’s Construction Management Team executing construction projects.
Essential Duties:
- Work directly with Construction Manager on multi-discipline engineering projects and identify opportunities to solve problems, make improvements for our clients, allocate resources, and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Review subcontractor payment request.
- Interact with clients, convey client/project needs to the engineering staff, and attend project meetings.
- Prepare weekly/monthly project reports.
- Assist in management of subcontractor(s)
- Manage Request For Information (RFIs) & coordinating responses with engineer
- Manage subcontractor submittal process
- Track work progression with bi-weekly schedule updates
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent field experience.
Required Licenses or Certificates:
- Valid driver’s license for state of residence.
- Valid passport or the ability to get one.
- Valid major credit card for travel expenses (reimbursed monthly based on expense account submittal).
Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a project engineer in industrial or energy markets.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Competencies:
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Ability to Multi-task
- Work Ethic
- Coachability
- Focus/Attention to Detail
- Blueprint reading
Compliance Requirement:
Comply with all Venture Policies, professional conduct, and engineering practice ethical standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent will work primarily in an office environment and will be required to sit for extended periods of time and move between offices and buildings as needed. Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed. Incumbent will be required to independently travel to outside construction, meeting, and event locations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work location is a climate controlled indoor office. Incumbent will be expected to work in several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested. Travel to outside locations will expose the incumbent to weather conditions.
Internships/Co-Ops
Our internships and Co-Ops are focused around real-world applications and hands-on work. We treat interns/cop-ops like new junior employees. That way, we maximize their time here and they maximize the amount of experience.