SummaryThe Senior Engineer leads efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget, and may include long range planning for engineering activities on complex projects or multiple major projects. The Engineer at this level exercises independent initiative and judgement in setting and implementing engineering goals and provides guidance to teams, contributing to the team’s understanding of quality and how it impacts the team’s domain with respect to their role. The Senior Engineer is apt to suggest alternative solutions to client problems and resolve complex challenges.
This person must be able to work onsite with our client in Bloomsdale, MO.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform advanced professional engineering in connection with major or complex engineering projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously
- Complete challenging engineering computations, analysis, and lead designs from conception to completion
- Prepare design packages utilizing QA/QC policy and all applicable client standard and code requirements
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and costs for projects
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate work
- Assist with scope development and prepare cost estimate of new work
- Interface with clients and develop proposals for service
- Works with other engineers on a project team, maintaining effective communication with project team members, other departments, contractors, suppliers, and clients
- Review shop drawings and other vendor documentation for conformity with specifications and prepare technical reports
- Coordinates with drafters, designers, and staff engineers within project team
- Lead, plan, train, and supervise the work of engineering staff; verify the work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications
- Provide technical expertise for discipline and serve as mentor/coach for engineering team
- Manage and mentor junior engineers and support their development
- Provide support with coordination of workload and setting priorities for projects within team
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
- Review and help to ensure production and quality standards are achieved by junior team members
- Responsible for sealing of plans or other legal/official documents
- Work cross-collaboratively and serve as lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of engineering work
- Perform and/or review field survey work and evaluate collected data; assist with field engineering support and inspections as needed
- Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited institution required (discipline in Electrical Engineering)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 10+ years of experience independently planning, performing, and coordinating advanced level professional and technical engineering studies, computations, drawings, reports, and surveys
- 6+ years of experience in design power engineering in the Industrial market with an understanding of control circuits preferred
- 1-5 years of experience leading an engineering team through all phases of a project design and a strong ability to organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff
- Advanced knowledge of design techniques and tools in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
- Working knowledge of computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering required (i.e. AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About TERRA Engineering
Founded in 1992, TERRA Engineering, Ltd. (TERRA) is a woman-owned, full-service engineering firm that also offers Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying expertise. We provide quality services for client-specific solutions within scope, budget, and schedule. TERRA’s mission is to become the Professional Service firm of choice by empowering our employees to be innovative and socially responsible while achieving sustainable and profitable growth.
Our multi-disciplinary team brings robust knowledge and diverse experience to our clients’ projects, while also providing innovative and sustainable solutions. Continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of TERRA’s culture. We strive to create an environment in which all can comfortably and authentically express their thoughts and ideas and effectively engage with the organization. Each member of our team is an important part of TERRA’s success!
TERRA Provides:
- Competitive salary
- Major medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K and profit-sharing
- Bonus program
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
- A warm culture that is conducive to growth and professional development
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