Job Capsule
Responsible for performing a variety of professional-level engineering tasks in his/her areas of expertise. May act independently act as the engineer in responsible charge for smaller projects, and for portions of larger or complex projects. May assume project management responsibility for smaller projects, or for subtasks of larger or complex projects. When not assuming project management responsibility, will take technical direction on a project and assignment-specific basis from their supervisor. May be assigned to several projects concurrently, and on each project assignment may report for technical direction to a different supervisor. The Principal Engineer position is a professional-level technical position, with limited responsibility for performing management tasks.
Job Duties/Roles
1. Develops budgets and schedules for assigned projects and project tasks, within requirements of contracts and subject to the approval of Project and Regional Management.
2. Initiates project set up and project management files for projects or sub-projects of moderate complexity.
3. Acts in responsible charge, while directly performing assigned engineering tasks in conformance with the Company’s quality standards and the project budget and schedule.
4. Provides direction and oversight of Engineers, Lead Engineers and Project Engineers assigned to assist the Principal Engineer in execution of project responsibilities.
5. Initiates and maintain communication with clients and contractors for purposes of technical coordination of project requirements.
6. Assists in technical training and mentoring of Engineers, Lead Engineers, and Project Engineers.
7. Participates in marketing of the Company’s services to client contacts and to new clients, as assigned by management.
8. Assists in collection of payment for project work from clients, as assigned by Supervisor.
9. Prepares and submits time charge records, expense reports, invoice approvals, and collections status notices in a timely manner in accordance with Company procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (KSAR)
1. Ability to utilize basic personal computer applications including spreadsheets, word processors, email, and Internet browsers.
2. Ability to communicate technical aspects of projects and of work assignments to peers, subordinates and clients.
3. Ability to direct the execution of moderately complex engineering tasks.
4. Needs to be familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System. (Internal candidates only.)
Minimum years of Experience
Bachelors of Science degree in appropriate engineering discipline (or recognized equivalent), and at least eight (8) years of relevant work experience; or a Master of Science degree in the engineering discipline (or recognized equivalent), and at least seven (7) years relevant work experience; or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the engineering discipline (or recognized equivalent), and at least five (5) years of relevant work experience.
Required/Preferred Education Requirements
Bachelors of Science degree in appropriate engineering discipline (or recognized equivalent), and at least eight (8) years of relevant work experience; or a Master of Science degree in the engineering discipline (or recognized equivalent), and at least seven (7) years relevant work experience; or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the engineering discipline (or recognized equivalent), and at least five (5) years of relevant work experience.
