Senior Project Engineer - Power Generation

DESCRIPTION

The successful applicant will support the successful delivery of engineering projects, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering. This role requires a blend of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, team leadership and project/task management skills. This role will have no direct reports.

This role requires occasional extended travel both domestically and internationally in support of project needs. This typically involves travel to a Cummins or sub-supplier facility or to a construction site, and providing engineering expertise in the construction phase or witnessing or performance of testing/commissioning. Some work sites may be in remote areas.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Engineering support for major projects, provide technical solution/proposal,
• Mentor junior engineers and engineering interns,
• Be the key conduit and liaison for Project Managers to plan and direct works for the more junior engineers in support of project goals,
• Assess a project for required engineering input,
• Identify and manage technical risk within a project,
• Develop an engineering delivery plan appropriate to the project's needs,
• Lead external consultants and sub-suppliers in the delivery of the plan,
• Work with other lead engineers towards the delivery of other projects as necessary,
• Interface with customers and sub-suppliers on engineering matters,
• Asist the Engineering Leadership Team in the development of standardized work practices towards a continuous improvement goal.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Project management certification (PMP, Prince2, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of power generation technologies, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to handle complex technical and operational challenges.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Leadership and mentoring skills and responsibilities.
• Extensive experience in previous project delivery (power generation, green energy, distribution, substation, high voltage, switchgear, mining, rail, defence, heavy industry, construction or similar),
• Create, review and critique designs, test plans, procedures and reports,
• Adhere to ISO 9001 quality work practices,
• Assess engineering risks in accordance with ISO 31000,
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverable plans while tracking task progress for their team as a key conduit for the Project Management team,
• Task planning and basic project management skills
• Customer facing skills,
• Maintain an interdependent safety culture within their team