• Houston, TX
  • $82,000–$122,900 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
10 days ago

Job Description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Project Coordinator in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

The Project Coordinator is a key member of the Project Management team and requires a variety of skills. Our typical projects can range from small, single deliverable projects to larger, multi-month or even multi-year projects. You will be involved from quoting to project close out. You will coordinate and track project activities between the Project Manager and the Engineering teams. Key duties include supporting quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, project finance, and technical deliverables. You will also engage with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering team members.

As a Project Coordinator, a typical day might include the following:

  • Forecasting project resource workload and tracking deliverables
  • Support development and negotiation of proposals and project cost estimates
  • Order entry on new projects including entering schedules and resources
  • Issue Purchase Orders and track deliveries of equipment
  • Ensure invoices are issued per project billing schedules
  • Reviewing project deadlines and finances
  • Data analysis and metrics tracking

This job might be for you if you:

  • Have 5+ years of experience as a project controller or similar role.
  • Are process driven.
  • Have the ability to understand technical deliverables in an engineering services organization.
  • Have high attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
  • Insist on quality work and on time deliverables.
  • Possess strong written & verbal communication including on technical subjects.
  • Enjoy problem solving and driving improvements.
  • Are open minded with a desire to learn and grow.
  • Having experience with Deltek Vision software is a plus.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data: $82,000 - $122,900

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Project Controller I level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
IndustryEnergy and Utilities
Salary$82,000–$122,900 Per Year
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1982
Websitehttps://selinc.com/

About Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories leads the electric power system protection industry in technology, service, and value. We design and manufacture systems, services, and products for protection, monitoring, control, automation and metering of utility and industrial electric power systems worldwide. Not only do we offer, challenge, and reward at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Pullman, Washington but we also provide a quality work environment and progressive benefits. We seek professional, meticulous individuals for our technical team. Learn more about what makes SEL successful by reading our company values.

An Award Winning Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.

SEL earned a spot on the 2012 FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazine's 500│5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).

In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evens Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification for outstanding safety and health programs.

Skills

  • Automationunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Blackoutunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Deltek Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Deltek Visionunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Order Deliveryunmatched
  • Order Processingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Project Close-Outunmatched
  • Project Controlunmatched
  • Project Estimatesunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Developmentunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Technical Deliveryunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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