Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SCS Engineers is looking for a Principal Design Engineer for their Energy Business Unit to support the engineering and design team in delivering large-scale environmental and infrastructure projects. The role involves ensuring alignment, accuracy, and coordination of project design packages while serving as a liaison between engineering teams, project managers, and clients.
Responsibilities
- Review the design development of each project in alignment with project scope, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate design document alignment and accuracy across multiple engineering disciplines including chemical, civil, structural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, controls, and electrical
- Ensure all design and drawing packages are completed accurately and meet the Basis of System Criteria (BOSC) or Basis of Design (BOD) as outlined in project proposals as well as the project requirements as outlined in the contract
- Conduct thorough reviews and validations of all engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings and design reviews to ensure consistency and integration across all design elements
- Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to track design progress and ensure timely deliverables
- Interface with engineers, subconsultants, and stakeholders to resolve design issues and maintain project momentum
- Support procurement planning by identifying design-related requirements and potential gaps early in the project lifecycle
- Communicate clearly and effectively with project engineers to ensure that the applicable drawings are created in accordance with contract requirements
- Support, understand, and advise clients on design requirements and obligations from a constructability and sustainability perspective, ensuring compliance with all project requirements
- Ensure design information is of high quality and progresses in line with project schedules, incorporating feedback on materials, processes, and environmental impacts
- Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field required
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in engineering design coordination or related roles within infrastructure or environmental projects required
- Proven success managing designs for projects over $20M
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and managing complex design processes
- Familiarity with project design & management methodologies
- Proficient in MS Office 365 products, design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Cadworx, Bluebeam, Civil 3D, etc.), and lean construction techniques (Last Planner, Pull Planning, CPM)
- Ability to travel to project sites as required (25-30%)
- Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
- Annual Bonus Program
- Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
- Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave
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