Senior Project Engineer

Company: QuEST Global
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Position: Sr. Project Engineer - Fuel Cell

Location : Danbury, CT

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates project tasks within cross-functional Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) project teams, including setting agendas and leading project meetings, and assigning action items and tracking them to completion.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains project schedules using Microsoft Project software
• Prepares and/or coordinates the preparations of technical reports or presentations for internal stakeholders, customers, and government agencies.
• Monitors progress in RD&D projects including budgets, schedules and milestones.
• Interfaces with customers and federal project managers related to the Company's Advanced Technology RD&D projects.
• Identifies markets, determines the feasibility of product development, directs the performance of economic analyses on new or improved product opportunities and coordinates with research, marketing, and production departments in establishing and monitoring product development plans.
• Leads project proposal efforts, including development of work scope, schedule and budgets.
• Oversees the application of process/mechanical codes (such as ASME, ANSI, etc.) to new product designs and coordinates the certification of fuel cell systems to the applicable codes and standards.
• Works with suppliers to maintain delivery schedules and qualify equipment/designs for fuel cell balance-of-plant systems.
• Ensures that new systems are developed in accordance with best safety practices. This includes participating in Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) reviews.
• Supports system fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities when needed to ensure proper operation for carbon capture, hydrogen production, energy storage, and power generation systems.
• Prepares presentations and reports to communicate designs to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel 5-10% domestic and international
  Qualifications:
  Education : --BS or higher degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field. MBA is a plus.
  Experience : Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience.
  
  Required Experience and Characteristics :
  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder
  • Experience in customer-facing project leadership role
  • Project engineering or engineering design experience in a highly technical field with a focus on new product development and RD&D projects.
  • High degree of proficiency in scheduling using MS Project software and Critical Path Analysis is required.
  • Familiar with the following engineering disciplines:--piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment sizing and costing, safety and risk analysis, mechanical design and fabrication, supplier qualification and management, document control and quality management systems.
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills to effectively communicate complex ideas and scientific findings in a succinct way with stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • Team player who works willingly with others and keeps a positive, goal-focused outlook when tackling challenging, time-sensitive engineering problems.
  • Flexible and adaptable to rapidly shift gears into multi-disciplinary roles based on current project requirements.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge and experience with international codes and standards in the above technical areas would be a plus.
  • Certification as a Project Management Professional, or similar certificate program, is desirable.
    Working Environment/Working Conditions :
    • Desk work using a computer.
    • This position is located indoors and requires the ability to move between separated rooms within the same building.
    • Occasional work outdoors in a power plant environment during commissioning activities.
    • Must be able to work physically in the office environment, lab environment and in the field
    • Walking/standing/working in an office, lab, fabrication area, or designated installation site environment
    • Periodic work outdoors in a power plant environment during commissioning activities.
    • Lifting up to 25 lbs., utilizing both hands simultaneously, utilizing hand tools, test equipment
    • Be able and willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirator, and other PPE as required.
    • Occasional domestic travel via car and/or commercial airlines.
    • Travel: up to 10% domestic or international
    • Have or be able to obtain a Passport

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