The Principal Engineer is responsible for performing a variety of professional-level engineering tasks in their areas of expertise. The Principal may assume project management responsibility for smaller projects or subtasks of larger or complex projects. When not assuming project management responsibility, the Principal Engineer will take technical direction on a project and assignment-specific basis from their supervisor.
What You Will Do:- Develops budgets and schedules for assigned projects and project tasks, within the requirements of contracts and subject to the approval of Project and RC Division Management.
- Initiates project setup and project management files for projects or sub-projects of moderate complexity.
- Acts in responsible charge, while directly performing assigned engineering tasks in conformance with the Company's quality standards and the project budget and schedule.
- Provides direction and oversight of Engineers, Lead Engineers, and Project Engineers assigned to assist the Principal Engineer in the execution of project responsibilities.
- Initiates and maintains communication with clients and contractors for purposes of technical coordination of project requirements.
- Assists in technical training and mentoring of Engineers, Lead Engineers, and Project Engineers.
- Participates in the marketing of the Company's services to client contacts and new clients, as assigned by management.
- Assists in the collection of payment for project work from clients, as assigned by Supervisor.
- Prepares and submits time charge records, expense reports, invoice approvals, and collections status notices promptly by Company procedures.
What You Will Need: Education and Experience (any of the following combinations)
- A Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (or recognized equivalent) and at least eight (8) years of relevant work experience; or
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to utilize basic personal computer applications including spreadsheets, word processors, email, and Internet browsers.
- Ability to communicate technical aspects of projects and work assignments to peers, subordinates, and clients.
- Ability to direct the execution of moderately complex engineering tasks.
- Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.
Reporting Relationships: The incumbent reports directly to the Director level or higher. This position does not have any direct reports.
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About Our Benefits ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
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