Project Engineer

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 450 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.

Objective

The Project Engineer supports the engineering team on various aspects such as supporting design reviews, technical evaluation of Project Change Directives, SOW creation, technical bid evaluation, and taking care of specific engineering queries. The Project Engineer is the owner and responsible for the Management of Change and Hazard Study processes. The Project Engineer works closely with the other engineering and project team members as well as other stakeholders to ensure that all design requirements and Engineering's responsibilities as Scope Owner are met in line with project schedule and budget requirements.

This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients for the approximate duration of 5-6 months. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer.

Responsibilities

• Support the design process, ensuring that all design requirements are met and that the design is safe, practical, meeting schedule requirements, and cost effective.
• Support the Engineering Team with discipline expertise and specific design/review tasks
• Support coordination between project engineers, engineering firms, the project team and contractors to ensure that design is delivered to the field in time to meet the schedule
• Collaborate with contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the design meets all regulatory and safety requirements and is delivered on time and within budget
• Provide technical advice and guidance to the design team as required
• Support managing the resolution of any design related issues that arise during the project, including changes to the design, scope, or budget
• Responsible for the Management of Change (MOC) process, take the role of the MOC Coordinator ensuring efficient stage gated processing and documentation of requests as single POC.
• Responsible for the Hazard Study Processes and work closely with HSE and external PHA support to prepare and execute Hazard Studies as needed and in line with project schedule. Ensure together with the Design Manger that the results are appropriately fed back into the design.
• Support engineering/design Interface Management, ensuring that the various battery limits of units and design packages fully cover scope and no gaps in Construction and Commx occur.
• Responsible for monitoring engineering design QC/QA at contractors, closely collaborating with the engineering team, contractors, Procurement and Construction to make sure desired design quality is delivered.
• Support progress tracking and deviation management to ensure engineering delivers design on time and budget
• Responsible for engineering key processes QA, closely collaborating with the engineering team, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure that the processes deliver the desired output efficiently.
• Take Scope Ownership for temporary installations needed for Commx of Phase 1 & Phase 2

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience
• Experience in coordinating with other engineering disciplines
• Experience managing external engineering consultants.
• Experience with major mech. equipment included in smelting process preferred
• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or related field
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and construction practices and standards
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, or other similar credential (CESCP, CPSE) is preferred

Attributes

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to perform in a cross cultural setting
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to details and technicalities
• Strong critical and analytical thinking and quantitative skills
• Comfort with fast paced, quickly changing environment.

Benefits

From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. ITAC provides benefits such as

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care