Sr. Project Engineer

Motive Workforce Solutions

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
Position SummaryOur client is seeking a self-driven and passionate individual to join our engineering and project execution team to deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power with our novel solid state thermal battery.As a Project Engineer, you will work on the balance-of-plant (BOP) systems for our client's thermal energy storage projects across test and commercial sites. You will be a key technical member of a cross-functional and rapidly growing organization as we deploy our first commercial scale projects.Roles & Responsibilities
  • Coordinate engineering resources, internal and external, to design, construct, commission, and troubleshoot the balance-of-plant system.
  • Ensure project technical documentation (PFD's, P&IDs, SLDs, Cause & Effect, etc) are aligned across our client's engineering and external parties; including change management, RFIs, and final as-built drawings.
  • Review discipline design deliverables (Mechanical, Structural, Electrical) to confirm design requirements are met and facilitate successful field implementation.
  • Review or create construction work plans and submittal packages. Support Site Manager, or lead planning and execution of field activities.
  • Support the Supply Chain and Procurement teams by writing technical specifications, reviewing quotes, and evaluating vendor technical capabilities.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager on project cost, schedule, and risks.
  • Monitor design & quality compliance throughout and after the project.
Key Qualifications
  • Bachelors or equivalent in an engineering field (e.g. civil, construction management, industrial, process, chemical, etc.) and/or 5+ years' experience in industrial project engineering (oil & gas, chemicals, power plants, etc.).
  • Have worked for, or with, EPC teams.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
  • Experience working independently, as well as working in a team-orientated and fast-paced startup-like environment.
Additional Qualifications Desired
  • Experience commissioning of process plants or other industrial facilities.
  • Proficient in using construction estimating practices, software and tools (ACCE, ICARUS).
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD (Solidworks, Navisworks), 2D drawings (AutoCAD).
  • Have a PE in a related discipline.
  • Technical writing: equipment specifications and technical reports.
  • Vendor and client relations.
  • Managing contractors.
Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CASalary Range: $165,000 USD - $180,000 USD

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