Total 2 Senior Executive level Engineering job vacancies in CHICAGO - JOLIET

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Job Description:

Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex projects? Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams that get the job done? Parsons is now hiring an experienced Senior Project Manager with a desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various projects that enhance the fabric of our community.  

Our Project Managers still get very involved in the designs on the project. Experience on projects through project life-cycle from concept (pre-FEED) straight through to commissioning and startup. The selected candidate will have a demonstrated ability to manage multi-discipline teams doing feasibility, FEED and detailed engineering, procurement support and construction phases of capital projects. They will have comprehensive knowledge of industry standards while having a proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications

What you'll be doing:

• Performs project management responsibilities on an industrial EPCm Capital Projects ($1M to $100M projects)

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing to project team and Parsons’ clients. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, presentations, and proposals.

• Identify any gaps for engineering deliverables associated with Stage and Gate process/Front End Loading funding concepts for industrial projects and work with customers and internal team to resolve it in a timely manner

• Integrate competing and/or conflicting elements into the planning and execution processes so that project requirements flow smoothly.

• Having oversight of a specific area and establishing a course of action within limits of company practices and guidelines,

• Oversee project controls and other project service functions on a mid to large TIC projects

• For a larger project, develops a complete understanding of the contract and any relevant subcontracts in order to provide full support to the project management team

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. 

• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors. 

• Markets and secures additional work with client. 

• Verify with the Project Director (PD) that project requirements for Baseline Centric Execution, safety, quality, cost, and productivity are met.

• Draft for the Project Director (PD) approval the project baseline and verify that it is fully documented, updated, and communicated to the project team as appropriate ,

• Support the PD to deliver the project in accordance with the project execution and commercial baselines

• Participate in sales and marketing efforts as requested

• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria. 

• Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.

• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. 

• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans. 

• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.  Advises the client and company management of any such changes.  The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.

• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes. 

• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. 

• Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.  

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical/business field

• Applicant should have 10-15+ years of relevant work experience

• Experience in working on various manufacturing capitol projects

• Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background

• Professional registration may also be required

• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$100,400.00 - $175,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

 

We are in search of a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing high voltage utility substation projects. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.    

 

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

 

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career; share your resume with us today!

 

In this role, the qualified individual will be expected to:

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design for medium to large scale utilities/substations (including basic layout, electrical arrangement, one line, three line drawings, plan-section, grounding, AC and DC system drawings)
• Perform advanced engineering studies and calculations
• Perform Quality Control reviews on medium to large substation physical design projects
• Create and review bill of materials for substation physical projects
• Develop and review proposals, and scopes of work for substation physical projects
• Develop and provide advanced technical presentations to the team to assist with staff technical development
• Be involved in client interaction (including site visits) with a drive for customer satisfaction
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the internal teams and clients to meet project objectives

 

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, civil or related degree with eight (8+) plus years of related Substation physical design experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission and distribution) system
• Experience with advanced engineering studies and calculations (lighting, grounding studies, Arc flash, AC & DC load studies, volt-drop, lightning studies and protection)
• Experience with HV and MV Physical Electrical Design for medium to large scale utility substations(Including Electrical Layout, Design and Specification for :-DC Systems – Station Service, Battery, DC Panels and Switchgear, Chargers, ATS, MTS AC Systems – AC Station Service, AC Panels and Switchgear, AC Transformer Auxiliary Power)

 

It would be nice if you had:

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E) license
• Master’s degree in related field
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS

 

In this role, you can expect to grow:

• With opportunities for both technical and non-technical training
• By working with different types of projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
• By participating in our mentorship program
• By gaining knowledge in electrical power calculations and NESC

 

WHAT WE DO

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, click here! 

 

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

 

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

 

 

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.