Sr. Automation Engineer

Overview

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with respect to project scope, budget and scheduling when performing as a Project Lead Discipline Engineer. Additionally, this employee may provide a liaison between Discipline Engineers, Project Managers, and the Chief Discipline Engineer regarding the course of specific projects with respect to the discipline.

Work is accomplished with limited direction. Determines and develops approaches to solutions. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.

Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Constructs and may pursue alternative paths towards a solution. Exercises judgment in selecting method, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results consistent with broadly defined policies and practices.

Problem/Task resolution timeframe:
Inclusive of shorter time frames, but typically six to twelve months or more to resolve.

Frequently inter-organizational and outside customer/vendor contacts. Part of a team who represents the organization. Monitors activities and communicates information across the organization.

Please note:

The job descriptions may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, etc. of the job; duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to –

• Evolving knowledge of basic engineering principles, material properties, and a familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures.
• Calculates costs and time schedules for proposed work.
• Participate in defining project budget and scope.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Preparation of studies, reports, plans, cost estimates, specifications for bidding and construction, review shop drawings.
• Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
• Answers questions and gives daily guidance to project team and/or other departmental staff. Checks all technical work for accuracy. Recognizes problems quickly and seeks advice.
• May participate in preparing proposals and in presentations to clients.
• Performs structural design for concrete, masonry, wood and steel structures. Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
• Perform complex design calculations and custom detailing
• Oversee, guide, mentor, and provide technical leadership to junior staff.
• May participate in preparing proposals and in presentations to clients.