Senior Project Engineer - Power Generation

The successful applicant will support the successful delivery of engineering projects, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering.  This role requires a blend of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, team leadership and project/task management skills. This role will have no direct reports.
This role requires occasional extended travel both domestically and internationally in support of project needs.  This typically involves travel to a Cummins or sub-supplier facility or to a construction site, and providing engineering expertise in the construction phase or witnessing or performance of testing/commissioning.  Some work sites may be in remote areas.  

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Engineering support for major projects, provide technical solution/proposal,
• Mentor junior engineers and engineering interns,
• Be the key conduit and liaison for Project Managers to plan and direct works for the more junior engineers in support of project goals,
• Assess a project for required engineering input,
• Identify and manage technical risk within a project,
• Develop an engineering delivery plan appropriate to the project’s needs,
• Lead external consultants and sub-suppliers in the delivery of the plan,
• Work with other lead engineers towards the delivery of other projects as necessary,
• Interface with customers and sub-suppliers on engineering matters,
• Asist the Engineering Leadership Team in the development of standardized work practices towards a continuous improvement goal.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Project management certification (PMP, Prince2, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of power generation technologies, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to handle complex technical and operational challenges.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Leadership and mentoring skills and responsibilities.
• Extensive experience in previous project delivery (power generation, green energy, distribution, substation, high voltage, switchgear, mining, rail, defence, heavy industry, construction or similar),
• Create, review and critique designs, test plans, procedures and reports,
• Adhere to ISO 9001 quality work practices,
• Assess engineering risks in accordance with ISO 31000,
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverable plans while tracking task progress for their team as a key conduit for the Project Management team,
• Task planning and basic project management skills
• Customer facing skills,
• Maintain an interdependent safety culture within their team

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Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.