Project Engineer

Job Description The Project Engineering is responsible for managing functional requirements, determining technical resources, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. They lead the technical team to meet project schedules and budgets, develop technical plans, and guide the development of requirements and processing methods. Additionally, they review subcontractor work products, support transition to production, and prepare budgetary and engineering estimates. The role also involves assisting with budget development, managing government property, and performing other duties as required. Overall, the Project Engineering Lead ensures the technical viability and successful completion of engineering tasks on assigned projects.

Overtime hours or weekend work may be required to support accelerated program schedules.

As the project engineering lead, you will:

• Manage functional requirements for projects.
• Determine technical resources needed to complete projects.
• Cross-Functional Coordination between the engineering staff and Support Staff assigned to the specific projects in the design, development, construction and commissioning/acceptance phases.
• Be responsible for overall technical viability to requirements as well as successful completion of engineering tasks on the assigned projects.
• Lead the technical team in meeting schedule within budget and provide regular updates to progress.
• Lead cross functional internal engineering teams or external suppliers in the development of drawings, statements of work, labor estimates, and specification packages for procurement of equipment or services.
• Lead technical design team in the application of BAE Systems Life Cycle Management processes and methods used in the development, test and commissioning.
• Create the technical development plan.
• Guide and develop the requirements, processing methods, equipment and engineering tasking for development, and commissioning.
• Review subcontractor technical work products to assure satisfactory performance of the scope of work.
• Support the transition to production following commissioning/acceptance testing.
• Prepare budgetary and engineering estimates.
• Prepare schedules regarding assigned technical tasks and provide status on tasking.
• Prepare workflow schedule and process task duration estimates.
• Be responsible for assisting the PM in development of the budget, approval of purchase requisitions and of invoices.
• Government Property (receiving, Processing, tagging, inventory, etc.) and including audit support
• Perform other duties as required to ensure successful project execution.

These responsibilities require strong technical leadership, project management, and communication skills to ensure successful project outcomes.Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma and 8+ years’ experience or a bachelor's degree and 6+ years’ experience.
• 6+ years related project engineering experience
• 2 years in an engineering technical project position leading multiple cross functional engineering team.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with engineering teams other functional departments and customers.
• Must be able to write clear and concise engineering documents (i.e. Statements or Work, BOEs, reports, etc.).
• Must be able to read and understand drawings and blueprints.
• Must be able to foster a positive work environment.
• Must be able to effectively navigate ERP Systems (Oracle)
• Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software.
• Moderate Proficiency in CAD suite software
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining deadlines

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Understanding of configuration management for platform products
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
• Experience in the chemical process industry or energetics industry
• Experience in Plant Maintenance/Sustainment Projects/Capital Project installations
• Experience with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) methodology and justifying the basis of estimate for each task
• Experience is technical proposal creation and documentation.
• Experience with the following software is a plus: Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint, Windchill, SharePoint.
• PMP certification
• PE license

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

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