Job Information
Sargent & Lundy Senior Project Engineer in Richland, Washington
Description
Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging – work you can be proud of.
Sargent and Lundy (S&L) is looking for a diverse individual who is capable of handling various roles in the project management field. The individual will be working in the field of project engineering, cost estimating, and scheduling/project controls.
As a Project Engineer, you will be assigned to work on and/or lead one or more project teams and assist the engineering team members in the execution of their project work in the following areas:
Coordinating the development of design drawings, engineering analyses, and construction specifications
Authoring/leading the development of engineering equipment lists and engineering studies/reports
Work with SmartPlant Foundation (client document system)
Internal and external tracking, management, and reporting of project performance and schedule progress
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Assist with the scope, organization, and pricing of equipment, material, and labor for construction cost estimates
Work with vendors to obtain material and equipment pricing
Perform material quantity take-offs
Organize and input cost and quantity information into existing Excel databases
Assist in the development of written reports including Basis of Estimate
Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology
Perform CPI/SPI calculations using earned value principles
Monitor and forecast budgets in accordance with a work breakdown structure (WBS) accounting system
On an ongoing basis, develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including resource loading labor hours to schedule activities
Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable
Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Essential skills and experience:
Must be able to pass a U.S. Government security clearance check
Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Degree
A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
Capable of reading and understanding construction drawings and specifications
Basic understanding of estimating functions from the conceptual design phase through the construction phase of a project
Skilled with Excel software and building moderate complexity spreadsheets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with teamwork skills
Familiarity with quality assurance programs (such as NQA-1)
Related engineering internship or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Experience with engineering or construction oversight
Familiarity with Primavera P6
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Award Winning Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range
$101,000 - $120,000
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Awards & Recognition
CityRichland
StateWA
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestEngineering
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID2024-11689
Business GroupGovernment Services
DepartmentGS Project Controls & Scheduling