Lead Project Engineer

Would you like to be a part of a company that is employee owned? Consider joining a talented team of engineering professionals at Nooter/Eriksen Inc. We specialize in HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) design, construction and supply of equipment and solutions in the power industry worldwide.

Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team that is responsible for managing supplier subcontracts through all phases of a project to ensure all equipment is delivered on time or ahead of project scheduled delivery and meets contract specifications. This position is located in Fenton, MO. The expectation is that this will be a hybrid position depending on business needs.

Make an Impact!

There's never been a more exciting time to join the energy infrastructure industry, especially an employee-owned OEM with profit-based incentive opportunities! This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the efficiency and reliability of modern power generation systems. As Lead Project Engineer, you will be at the forefront of optimizing combined cycle plant performance and shaping the future of energy technology.

About Nooter/Eriksen:

Nooter/Eriksen is an employee-owned company with headquarters in Fenton, MO and Milan, Italy. We offer a flexible work schedule with the option of working half-days on Fridays, year-round! We provide a full benefits package. Our 401(K) provides an employer match and an annual non-elective contribution. We provide medical with an employer contribution toward the HSA. Dental and Short-Term disability is 100% covered by the company. We also offer vision and fitness reimbursement.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment where employees are empowered to advance their career, explore career paths, and grow personally and professionally.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

As a Lead Project Engineer you will report directly to Manager of Project Engineering, provide customer technical support from contract through delivery to jobsite and maintain customer relationships through quality support while minimizing costs and risk to NE. You will assist in the selection of technically acceptable fabrication suppliers and resolve all supplier clarifications and exceptions, non-conformances, and technical fabrication issues with support from the project design team, as needed. You will be responsible for the proper and timely transfer of design information from the NE Project design team and the customer and suppliers, including documentation transmission and assist the Lead Field Project Engineer as needed to resolve technical and logistic issues during field construction.

QUALIFICATIONS . We want the person selected to be successful! The following qualifications are essential to be effective in this role:

• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering/technical role r project execution role in a related field. 
  • General Knowledge of applicable boiler and steel construction codes (ASME/ASTM/AISC/Etc.)
  • Skill in review/understanding of Contract Specifications
  • Proficient Critical Thinking Skills - Strong ability to discern technical queries and defer as needed; Understand cost & schedule impacts and act accordingly
  • Strong ability to lead and coordinate with internal/subcontract/detail resources for urgent support
  • Proficient review and understanding of supplier drawing and technical documents
  • Experience as technical lead and point of contact for customer/erector and supply base
• BS Degree in Engineering, or suitable 4-yr degree
• SQL/VBA database training/experience preferred
• Strong ability to multi-task proficiently and properly maintain priorities

• Ability to read, write, problem solve, make quick decisions, interpret data and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.

Domestic and international travel up to 20% required for this role.

If you are interested in this position, please simply click the Apply button or visit our careers page at to get started! Our application is quick and should take you less than 5 minutes to fill out. Your information will be then sent directly to the Recruiter.

Nooter/Eriksen is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, safe, and empowered to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.