Project Engineer

Primarily provides project management skills to ensure the successful development and completion of projects within budget and on schedule. Also supports facilities and efforts throughout the company.

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. Thats why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
  • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

$95k - $125k - Depending on experience

• Participates in the engineering phase of capital projects
• Develop requests for proposals, bid documents, specifications, and contracts with some assistance from senior engineers as needed
• Evaluates construction, equipment, and service bids and coordinates selection of successful bidders
• Implementation of capital projects after approval, including site supervision and on-site activities
• Participates in technical studies, surveys, and site inspections
• Works closely with Senior Engineer and vendors, equipment suppliers, contractors, engineers, and plant personnel in the planning and execution of projects
• Works closely with purchasing to generate purchase requisitions
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures and tracking actual vs. budget costs
• Monitors project schedules
• Develops status reports with activity, budget, and schedule updates
• Participates and/or runs project meetings
• Ensures that projects are executed safely per prevailing safety standards and CPC requirements
• Monitors projects to see if they meet goals, specifications, quality, budget, schedule, and performance guarantees
• Maintains and develops reports regarding the CalPortland Energy Star Program
• Provide technical expertise in their engineering discipline

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or other similar fields.
• Specific Experience will be considered for engineers with other majors
• Non-engineering majors will not be considered

• Must be highly motivated and be a self-starter
• Must have strong leadership and communications skills
• Must be able to work under pressure and resolve problems as they arise
• Must be able to understand engineering drawings and plans
• Must be willing to travel as required

Preferred:

• Experience with AutoCAD or Solidworks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior experience in an industrial plant
• Familiarity with SAP business systems

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Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.