Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is searching for a talented Technical Project Engineer to become part of Peraton’s Citizens Security & Public Services.

 

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
• Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, and assigning personnel accordingly. Review bids from contractors.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards. Complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates.
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes. Recommend necessary actions.
• Control project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Recommend appropriate actions.
• Take responsibility for technical and operational leadership of a project/mission within programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer.
• Define, generate, and review project requirements documentation.
• Conduct technical studies to refine project requirements.
• Monitor projects to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience or a High School Diploma and 4 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Demonstrates conceptual understanding of theories, practices, and procedures within a specific job discipline.
• Executes routine assignments using established procedures.
• Receives instruction and guidance as needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies is a plus

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.