Lead Project Engineer

Lead Project Engineer

Powell, located in Southeast Houston, is currently seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to join their local Engineering team. The Lead Project Engineer will work with all functions of the business and customers to support large and complex projects and technical challenges. The Lead Project Engineer will serve as support and advisor to the Projects teams to help Powell deliver best in class project execution.

This position does not offer work visa sponsorship.

Essential Responsibilities

Actively support project planning for large and or complex projects

Review and provide guidance on supplier technical document requirements

Assist in developing customized QC plans based on customer specifications

Advise and consult with projects teams, sales, senior management, and customers on complex needs and companywide opportunities

Oversee and or support front end design studies as required

Support technical discussions and negotiations with clients and suppliers

Interact with customers and other external stakeholders to consult and develop creative technical solutions

Participate and advise in risk review meetings

Ensures project alignment between customer requirements and company objectives to maximize benefit realization

Provide recommendations and technical support on engineering submittals and reviews

Provide support for large and complex project changes

Attend and actively participate in project review meetings for large and complex projects

Lead and support deviation request, nonconformance reports, and root cause analysis

Anticipates and supports the resolution of complex technical issues and clarifications

Document clear and concise technical responses to complex questions, clarifications, or issues

Support the development of factory acceptance test plans for large and complex projects

Actively support and participate in factory acceptance tests as required

Provides support and attends factory acceptance test for procured equipment

Collaborate across multiple teams and help team members make informed decisions

Train, mentor and provide advice across multiple teams and functions

Perform other related duties as assigned

Actively participate in professional associations

Contribute to engineering community through publishing articles and making presentations at national conferences

Productively challenge the status quo in product design and business processes

Qualifications

BS Degree or MS/PhD preferred and 15 more years of relatable experience. PE strongly preferred

Knowledge of National Electric Code, ASCE and IEEE Standards

Ability to accurately explain and foster understanding of concepts and ideas to individuals and groups is essential

Proven ability to answer questions for customers (both internally and externally)

Capable of Documenting clear and concise technical responses to complex questions, clarifications, or issues

Ability to develop and implement training for colleagues and customers

Ability to coach and develop

Expected Competencies to include:

Leadership (Inclusiveness, Critical Thinking)

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a matrix-organized team through the lifecycle of a project

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to make good decisions based on limited information

Established ability to negotiate with and influence customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders

Strong focus on customer satisfaction

Technically astute

Working Conditions

The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There may be some work in a manufacturing environment and exposure to the elements of our factory. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities.

This position is expected to travel approximately 5-10% of the time and must be able to travel with short notice and/or for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to use hands to touch, hold, handle, or feel.

Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear

Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending, or descending stairs

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.