Job Title: Design Engineer 2
Job #: 551
Location: Sherwood, OR
Duration: 18+ month contract
Purpose of Position:
Perform design engineering and oversee construction coordination of projects our large commercial and industrial meter sets, district regulating stations, telemetry sites, and city gate station projects. Ensure service continuity and fulfillment of installation commitments while meeting customer needs, cost objectives, governmental requirements, and safety and engineering standards.
Position Essential Functions:- Performs and oversees design engineering, planning, coordination, and monitoring of projects related to plants and stations. Provides cost analysis of alternatives to determine cost effective installation practices.
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project completion.
- Reviews and approves construction drawings within the territory to ensure engineering standards are followed. Coordinates with office and field personnel to optimize the use of resources.
- Provide day-to-day engineering support to field operations while maintaining project workload.
- Work closely with telecommunications experts and other technical specialists within the organization, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Assists in preparing budget, analyzing costs/benefits; continuously evaluates cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities.
- Develops alternative engineering solutions to proposed projects to inform cost based decision makers.
- Supports Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.
Position Qualifications:- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or civil engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in construction-related work required or utility construction/installation.
- Ability to plan and effectively manage a wide variety of construction projects.
- Demonstrated skill in organizing multiple tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines and balance priorities consistent with Company strategies and goals.
- Knowledge and experience in the application of the following: federal pipeline safety rules, American Public Works Association, construction standards, and OSHA regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, government representatives and contractor personnel on technical matters governing construction projects.
- Ability to analyze budget reports and construction summaries.
- Ability to understand and utilize 2D ACAD software.
- Ability to visit and access construction and other work site locations as required.
Pre-Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About APR Staffing
APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions, founded in 2002, enjoyed an impressive reputation as one of the largest locally-owned and most respected technical staffing companies. Professional Resource Group, aka Data Resource Group, founded in 2009, also earned regional acclaim for being a fast-growing and highly-motivated professional staffing agency. Both companies have been recent award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.