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POWER Engineers

Construction Engineer (CE)

POWER Engineers, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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Overview Construction Engineer

Location(s):

Client’s service territory in south Louisiana

The construction engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities related to substation and transmission line construction projects across the client’s service territory in south Louisiana. This individual must display a high degree of professionalism, organization and cooperation with customers and co-workers. This position is partially in the field and may require travel.

Required Education/Experience Included but not limited to:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry-related experience) from an accredited university – engineering, engineering management, construction management, or project management disciplines

Ten (10) + years of equivalent industry-related experience in engineering, construction, and/or electric power industry

Experience in project scheduling, reporting, and administration

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools

Strong understanding of project lifecycles

Excellent computer skills

Familiarity with various scheduling techniques

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations

Must have a current and valid driver’s license

Job Responsibilities The construction engineer (CE) will be engaged in the project from the initiation / definition phase through final commissioning and closeout. Below is list of activities / deliverables the CE may be involved in throughout the life cycle of a project from initiation to final commissioning and closeout. Project scopes vary as will the roles of the CE for each project.

Assist Construction Manager in managing capital projects through the entire life cycle from definition to closeout

Participate as a member of project teams to develop project scope, project cost estimate, project schedule

Attend site field/scope visits as required

Assist Project Manager / Project Controls in developing schedule, including critical paths

Develop detailed construction plans and identify outage requirements to implement new facilities

Identify required construction permits and engage ROW and/or Environmental departments as needed

Develop detailed construction estimates

Work with Entergy stakeholders such as major accounts, Customer Service, local distribution networks, and area substation groups regarding outages that affect external/internal customers

Develop construction contract bid packages; review responses and participate in vendor selection

Develop bid package/RFP

Conduct pre-bid meeting with contractors

Participate in design constructability reviews for all disciplines (site, foundation, electrical & relay, T-Line) to identify and minimize change orders during the construction phase

Identifies and addresses potential project safety hazards and environmental concerns

Responsible for monitoring and routine reporting on project construction schedule and cost

Perform quality assurance checks during construction

Ensure productivity tracker tool is updated daily

Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in service date

Responsible for closeout of construction contracts and as-built documentation

Monitors that all Entergy procedures and processes are followed so that we will comply with all regulatory requirements

Coordinate with commissioning engineer to ensure all required documentation/testing is performed

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Compensation & Benefits Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit program

Fertility Benefits

Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

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POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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