Mechanical Engineer - Project Engineering (13639)

Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Project Engineering department, you will be a front-facing field engineer and report directly to the project manager of heavy industrial, major capital construction projects. You will be a job-site leader in safety, quality, and scope execution, ensuring all work is completed in a professional and ethical manner, within a team environment.  Your primary responsibilities include project document review & reporting, contract management & execution, and act in an advisory position to management.

Project Engineering Department Overview – Project Engineering projects include new generation (such as natural gas combined cycle plants and solar facilities), large-scale battery storage, and other environmental compliance (selective catalytic reduction technology, effluent guidelines water treatment, etc.) projects.  Project Engineering works interdepartmentally within LG&E-KU, as well as with outside consultants in planning, permitting, and execution of major capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Passion for safety; Ensure all mechanical systems adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Spearhead the design and execution of heavy industrial process systems.
• Collaborate and advise the project manager on scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation across multiple, complex projects.
• Maintain adherence to project design, quality standards, budget, and schedule throughout execution.
• Work closely with engineers, construction managers, procurement specialists, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Manage the activities of contractors and suppliers related to electrical equipment and services to meet project specifications.
• Develops techniques and methods for addressing highly complex engineering issues
• Provides counsel to department’s internal and external customers in matters relating to engineering
• Consults with management in matters considered vital to the strategic success of the company
• Represents the company in various regulatory and legal proceedings as required
• Directs the work activities of other engineers and engineering & design analysts
• Provides employee development opportunities through periodic job performance reviews and progress assessments and a wide variety of assignments
• Provides technical direction to engineers, operating personnel, and maintenance personnel based on extensive acquired knowledge
• Directs the activities of engineers, technicians, supervisors and/or others assigned to specific projects or work groups as necessary
• Assignments are broad in nature and of critical importance to the company and/or its customers; individual will have the latitude of responsibility for un-reviewed actions or decisions
• Consults with management in the development of departmental goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures
• Directs and/or reviews the development of management analyses and business impact studies associated with departmental business and technical initiatives; Advises departmental management on highly specialized subjects
• Provides technical leadership for large project development and implementation; Works closely with less skilled individuals to promote/exchange knowledge
• Presents to management in a professional manner, ideas, technologies, and business case analysis necessary when making financial/business decisions
• Participates in professional, industry, and/or civic organizations to maintain and enhance expertise actively seeking, researching, and recommending new and innovative applications of technology
• Develops and leads continuous improvement initiatives within the line of business
• Plans and controls activities so as to provide an accident-free workplace

Qualifications

Education Requirements 

ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology