Project Engineer II- Controls

Position Summary

Responsible for conceptual development, management, and final results of complex engineering projects designed to improve operational performance, reduce cost, enhance safety, or establish compliance. Provides guidance and direction to other Project Engineers and serves as technical expert for multiple projects. Must be able to manage multiple complex projects across multiple sites concurrently. 

What You'll Do as a Project Engineer II- Controls:

• Develops project objectives, scope, schedules, and fees by analyzing project requirements and collaborating with Engineering, Sales and Operations management. Establishes detailed project plan from pre-design to completion by determining budgets, staffing and schedules including contractor and construction budgets. 
• Organizes project team by selecting and orienting team members, and delegating responsibilities and tasks including determining and monitoring the scope and priority of assignments of all internal disciplines and outside contractors.
• Determines additional service requirements and initiates contract adjustments. 
• Plans, organizes and conducts complex technical projects and/or serves as technical expert or oversees the development of engineering projects. 
• Conceives, plans and oversees or conducts process equipment evaluations and upgrades. 
• Evaluates, tests and prepares technical analysis and implementation plans for equipment improvements; makes recommendations for equipment purchases by researching and testing products and participating in negotiations with management and outside vendors. 
• Develops and implements process controls which ensure consistent equipment and process performance. 
• Keeps abreast of, and is well informed on, new developments and technology through contact with educational institutions and professional organizations, trade shows, and technical publications. 
• Assists with the coordination or directs engineering/facility projects through resolution of operational problems implementing and overseeing testing, reviewing design and safety issues, and overseeing contracted resources. 
• Obtains information for the design/development of components, assemblies and other operating equipment 
• through manufacturer’s information, technology, databases, consultants, and contractors. 
• Performs professional engineering assignments of varying and significant complexity under general direction with considerable discretion as to work detail, and provides guidance and direction to other Engineering staff in completing complex assignments. 
• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, secure and efficient working environment by implementing and enforcing procedures, rules and regulations, supports plant safety meetings that evaluate plant machinery, equipment and/or working conditions. 
• Ensures that all federal, state and local regulations as well as building codes pertaining to, but not limited to, radioactive materials, licensing compliance, safety, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, FDA rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Maintains a working knowledge of regulations. 

The Experience, Abilities and Skills Needed:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline 
• Minimum of five to eight (5-8) years of related experience in complex project management, process improvement, and/or project engineering. 
• Ability to read, interpret and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints. 
• Working knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) or other types of process control equipment. 

Preferred:

• Above average organizing, analyzing and Level 4 math skills (practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurements and basic algebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail. 
• Computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities. 

Skills:

• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision. 
• Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior management experience. 
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. 
• Able to influence people in the opinions, attitude or judgments and to generalize, evaluate and decide and to adapt to situations under stress. 
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, and normal visual acuity.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future. 

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer: 

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career