Project Engineer – Electrical/Equipment

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Project Engineer – Electrical/Equipment  to support a large-scale construction manufacturing project that requires exceptional talent. 

The product portfolio is expanding with never-built-before production lines, and requirements demand cell production volume at a scale which was once thought to be impossible to reach. 

Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Required commitment is that you bring in your passion for advancing energy sustainability, your desire to work on difficult problems pushing the limits, your willingness to value team success beyond your own, and your unwavering positive attitude towards sustained hard work. 

Key Activities 

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of construction phase. 
• Monitor and review the execution of electrical works and the team including electrical & equipment procurement and report progress to the client. 
• Review all contractors activities and lead resolution of field construction problems. 
• Manage interface with the general contractor and various stakeholders to ensure project objectives being successfully delivered (e.g., schedule, quality). 
• Facilitate focus groups to resolve significant construction issues that have been escalated. 
• Schedule review, manage communications between Owner and Team, and validate work is in-line with project documents.

Report construction progress/risks to the Onsite Project Manager: 

• Identify electrical construction-related risks and develop mitigation plans. 
• Identify, track, report potential field change orders to the onsite cost manager. 
• Advise the client on potential claims or disputes called out by the client. 
• Document all electrical field activities.
• Manage daily KPIs and reporting.

Take responsibility for electrical set on site, focusing on the following: 

• Advising on safety issues and informing respective parties to implement a solution.
• Quality issues that could cause adverse impacts during the O&M Phase and potential solutions.
• Environmental, Cultural Heritage issues, and potential solutions.
• Community (including traffic management) issues and potential solutions.
• Coordinate, together with the construction manager and other inspectors, methods to measure progress on the client’s behalf. 
• Coach and mentor counterparts on excellence in the construction industry. 
• Other duties as directed by the Onsite Project Manager or Program Lead. 

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering is preferred. 
•  Must have 1 to 5 years of experience working on large industrial projects ($100m+ capex). 
• Advanced knowledge and proven delivery on Engineering for Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, and Plumbing scopes. 
• Understanding of the potential implications of design changes/site instructions in relation to the key aspects identified above. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Spanish and English, and presentation skills are a must. 
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with challenging timelines, budget and goals. 
• Be capable of working in a close, multi-faceted team environment. 
• Have an inquisitive and open attitude to exploring new ideas and willingness to continuously learn. 
• Ability to train and mentor colleagues on best practices for project management and execution.  

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on ou