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Job Description:

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. At Parsons, we believe that if you can imagine it, you can achieve it. As a Principal Engineering Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, practical solutions for complex engineering projects that enhance the fabric of our communities.

This senior-level position combines advanced technical expertise, strategic project management, and leadership responsibilities. You will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence, on-time delivery, and financial performance. You will work closely with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to manage projects through their full lifecycle—from concept and feasibility (pre-FEED) to commissioning and startup.

As a key leader, you will mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to the development of organizational standards and best practices. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a passion for engineering, a proven ability to manage teams, and a desire to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical:

• Plan, lead, and conduct advanced design work on building structures and other engineering projects, applying expert judgment and innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Oversee the preparation of technical drawings, visual aids, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Conduct and guide research efforts to solve technical problems, providing innovative and practical solutions.
• Serve as a technical advisor to project teams, guiding Designers and junior engineers on complex tasks and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Perform and enforce QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) protocols for all technical deliverables under your oversight.
• Stay current with industry standards, trends, and emerging technologies, and share insights with the team to enhance technical capabilities.

Project Management:

• Support engineering projects through their full lifecycle, including feasibility, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Provide project management support on industrial capital projects ranging from $200K to $5M.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and track financial performance, including earned value management.
• Oversee project controls and other project service functions, ensuring alignment with project goals and baselines.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Draft and maintain project baselines, including execution and commercial baselines, and ensure they are fully documented and communicated to the project team.
• Capture changes to project work scopes with clients and subcontractors, ensuring timely and accurate change order management.
• Promote technical and commercial excellence on projects through the application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Monitor and report on project progress, milestones, and any conditions that could affect cost or schedule.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Interface with clients and selected subcontractors during program execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts, including preparing proposals and presentations.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, industry events, and other external engagements, enhancing the company’s reputation and visibility.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff, including Designers, Engineering Coordinators, and other team members, fostering their technical and professional growth.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to lower-level Engineering Coordinators and Engineering Aides.
• Participate in hiring interviews, onboarding, and training of new team members, ensuring they are equipped to succeed in their roles.
• Contribute to the performance review process, providing constructive feedback and guidance to team members.
• Act as a role model for collaboration, professionalism, and technical excellence, inspiring confidence and trust among team members and clients.

Operational and Strategic Contributions:

• Identify and recommend enhancements to operational procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Gain and apply a deep understanding of organizational risks associated with technical, legal, and financial aspects of projects.
• Contribute to the strategic planning process by sharing insights on industry trends, client needs, and organizational improvements.
• Develop and refine Engineering and Drawing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and consistency across projects.

Key Relationships:

• Supervision Received:  Project Manager, District Manager, Supervising Specialist, Lead Specialist.
• Supervision Given: Lower-level Engineering Coordinators, Engineering Aides (technical guidance only).
• Internal Contacts: All employees on the project, including all engineering disciplines.
• External Contacts: Clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• 5–8 years of prior experience on engineering projects.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong technical expertise in engineering design, with experience in building structures or related disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage projects, interface with clients, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including earned value management, scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera), and financial tracking.
• Proficient keyboard skills and working knowledge of MS Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on industrial capital projects, including feasibility, FEED, and detailed engineering phases.
• Experience in client relationship management and business development.

Why This Role is Ideal for Senior Professionals:

• Leadership Impact: Take on a senior leadership role where you can influence project success, mentor junior staff, and contribute to organizational strategy.
• Technical Excellence: Apply your advanced technical expertise to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Strategic Growth: Play a key role in shaping the future of the organization by identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to strategic initiatives.
• Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, enhancing the company’s reputation and driving business growth.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with occasional site visits, depending on project requirements.
• May require occasional travel to meet with clients, vendors, or project stakeholders.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $35.05 - $61.35

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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