Procurement Support Engineer - Sterling Industrial - Phoenix (Tempe), AZ

Come join the Traylor family!  Sterling Industrial LLC., is currently looking for a Procurement Support Engineer

Work Location: Phoenix, AZ

 Sterling Industrial, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, was founded and incorporated in 1982. Our company began and grew from a need for swift, reliable service for utilities in southern Indiana. Meeting the needs of utilities through small emergencies, we found an increasing need to add pipefitters and millwrights to our operation, and from there our company continued to grow. 

As a multi-craft union contractor, we provide civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical services for new construction and maintenance/retrofit projects. Our core markets include power generation, metals, pulp/paper, plastics, and chemical markets. We pride ourselves on being a full-service contractor attentive and responsive to the needs of our customers; providing a full range of services and solutions for construction and maintenance projects.

Our Core Values:

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Project Overview:

We are building high performing teams to deliver a complex EPC heavy civil project and looking for motivated, hands-on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant structures including dams, spillways, tunnel waterways, inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and site facilities and buildings. This is your opportunity to be part of history making projects.

Job Summary:

Procurement Support Engineer provides engineering support for procurement activities associated with civil, mechanical, or electrical equipment, materials, and services required for the SRP Pumped Storage Project. The role is responsible for supporting the preparation of material requisitions, technical specifications, bid packages, technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, and engineering coordination activities.

Working under the direction of the Engineering Procurement Lead, the Procurement Support Engineer interfaces with discipline engineering teams, procurement personnel, suppliers, and project controls to ensure procurement deliverables are issued accurately and in accordance with project schedules and quality requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare and support the development of Material Requisitions (MRs), technical specifications, datasheets, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate collection and consolidation of discipline engineering inputs required for procurement packages.
• Ensure procurement deliverables are technically accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements.
• Assist in defining technical scope, design criteria, performance requirements, and interface requirements for procurement packages.
• Participate in procurement planning activities and support package prioritization based on project schedules.
• Review vendor technical proposals for compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Support preparation of Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) reports and technical comparison matrices.
• Identify technical deviations, exceptions, and compliance gaps within vendor submissions.
• Participate in bidder clarification meetings and document technical responses.
• Support engineering recommendations for vendor selection and award.
• Respond to vendor technical queries during bid and execution phases.
• Coordinate review and approval of vendor documents and supplier submittals.
• Support resolution of technical issues arising during procurement and fabrication activities.
• Monitor progress of vendor deliverables and identify potential impacts to project schedule.
• Work with discipline leads and suppliers to resolve engineering and procurement interface issues.

• Track procurement engineering deliverables against procurement schedules and key milestones.
• Support preparation of procurement status reports, action logs, and interface registers.
• Monitor assigned procurement packages and identify risks to procurement readiness.
• Assist in maintaining procurement records and document traceability within project systems.
• Ensure procurement packages comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Support quality reviews of procurement documentation before issue.
• Verify technical consistency between engineering design documents and procurement requirements.
• Promote safety-in-design principles and constructability considerations during package development.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, engineering standards, and document management requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10 to 12 years of engineering experience, including procurement support, package engineering, vendor management, or equipment procurement on major infrastructure, power, hydroelectric, industrial, or EPC projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in preparing Material Requisitions, technical specifications, datasheets, and procurement documentation.
• Familiarity with Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) processes and vendor qualification activities.
• Knowledge of EPC project delivery and engineering-procurement-construction interfaces.
• Working knowledge of major equipment and material procurement processes relevant to Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical disciplines.
• Familiarity with EDMS and project systems such as Aconex, ACC, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously and work independently with limited supervision.

·        Physical Demands

·        •    Travel will be required to attend trainings, meetings and could be project / site based for extended periods of time.

·        •    Ability to sit or stand for entire shift

·        •    Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb

·        •    Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federals, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

·        •    Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance

·        •    Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

·        •    Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly

·        •    Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing, and keyboard operations             

·        EEO Statement

·        All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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