Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Description

• Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
• Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
• Generous overtime for qualified positions
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Raffles for professional sports tickets
• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible home/office work practices
• Paid time to volunteer
• Employee recognition awards

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.

The Project Engineer (Technical Lead) is responsible for providing technical leadership and direction to the engineering disciplines assigned to and supporting new DRI plant projects. This technical responsibility will also include the frequent use of supplemental external engineering partners as well as vendor engineering efforts related to purchased equipment. The Project Engineer will ensure all engineering efforts are planned, sequenced and executed in a manner that allows for optimized project delivery.

The Project Engineer will also assist the Project Manager with other aspects of project execution including client relations, change order management, purchasing, expediting, inspections, logistics, site advisory services, warranty claims, etc. The Project Engineer is a critical position within Midrex and performs a significant role in the optimized execution of large scale industrial Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) plant projects valued in excess of $100 million.

This position will support one or more projects/programs of varying size and complexity.

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• Technical leader for Midrex DRI plant projects. Coordinates engineering efforts with project management, procurement, and project controls to optimize work plan and obtain a baselined project schedule.
• Recommends/requests key personnel / discipline leads to be assigned for the project from the Director of Engineering.
• Assists Project Manager with the development of a Project Quality Plan.
• Coordinates workflows and is included in the review/approval cycle for drawings, specifications, purchase requisitions, lists and other engineering documents.
• Develop an internal and external Project Document Review Matrix (distribution matrix). Ensures documents are distributed to appropriate parties. Additionally, ensures all project records and critical documents are stored with in Smar Team (PDM) with the appropriate status.
• Review external engineering partner (subcontractor) capabilities and manpower to ensure they are capable to meet Midrex project requirements.
• Responsible for coordinating technical bid evaluations (Quote Review Workflow) with discipline engineers.
• Participate in vendor kick off meetings and reviews/approves all inspection plans for purchased items.
• Responsible for monitoring and expediting vendor documents being routed for internal review. Reviews internal distribution list for vendor documents to optimize review cycle. Ensures proper status of vendor docs is reflected in Smar Team.
• Lead meetings with engineering and procurement to coordinate activities. Meetings may include external engineering partners and vendor engineers.
• Review and approve all vendor release for shipment. Provide engineering review and approval of vendor invoices to ensure all technical criteria are met.
• Provide leadership to internal and external (client) design and 3D model reviews throughout the life of the project. Participate in client meetings and lead communication of technical matters with the client.
• Organize and participate in the Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) meeting(s) as well as lead “Why Won’t It Work” meetings for new design features introduced on a project.
• Ensure meeting minutes are captured for all technical meetings. Record actions items and ensure actions are addressed in…