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Job Title: Engineer IV – Civil/Structural Location: Charlotte, NC/Stonington, CT Description: Successful candidate will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects under the supervision of senior engineering staff. This position will offer the ability to directly apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, piping stress analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. Knowledge of the design and/or operation of PWR and/or BWR plants, including primary and secondary systems and experience with feasibility studies, equipment reliability issues, system modifications and upgrades to improve safety and reliability is desirable. Individual will assist with developing calculations, modifications, and designs. Individual will possess technical knowledge of the civil/structural discipline and ability to work on project teams with other engineers to assist in evaluating conditions and developing design changes which will improve plant performance, safety and reliability. Qualifications: Education Required (minimum): BS in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university. Experience Required (minimum): *7 years minimum (with PE) or *10 years (minimum) (without PE) of experience developing calculations, feasibility studies and engineering evaluations is required. Candidates shall have experience with the design and analysis of steel structures and/or reinforced concrete and working knowledge of industry codes including ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, and AWS. Other Required Qualifications (minimum): All applicants must possess excellent and clear verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is required. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures and processes. Ability to pass security and drug screening, and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required. Overtime work is required at times. Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required. Certification(s) or License(s) Required (minimum): Professional Engineering (PE) registration if less than 10 years of experience. *(see Experience Required section).

Job Title: Engineer IV, Civil/Structural Location: Charlotte, NC/Stonington, CT Duration: Direct Hire Description: This position will offer the ability to directly apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, piping stress analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. Knowledge of the design and/or operation of PWR and/or BWR plants, including primary and secondary systems and experience with feasibility studies, equipment reliability issues, system modifications and upgrades to improve safety and reliability is desirable. Individual will assist with developing calculations, modifications, and designs. Individual will possess technical knowledge of the civil/structural discipline and ability to work on project teams with other engineers to assist in evaluating conditions and developing design changes which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. Qualifications: BS in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university. *7 years minimum (with PE) or *10 years (minimum) (without PE) of experience developing calculations, feasibility studies and engineering evaluations is required. Candidates shall have experience with the design and analysis of steel structures and/or reinforced concrete and working knowledge of industry codes including ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, and AWS. All applicants must possess excellent and clear verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is required. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required. Overtime work is required at times. Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required. Professional Engineering (PE) registration if less than 10 years of experience. MSCE from an accredited university Experience in the nuclear power industry and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects with knowledge of the design and/or operation of PWR and/or BWR plants, including primary and secondary systems is preferred. Proficiency in structural analysis software including GT STRUDL, PD STRUDL, and STAAD.Pro and piping analysis software including ADLPIPE and AutoPIPE is preferred. Experience performing dynamic analyses with any of the software is a plus. Experience with Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) effects, blast analysis, flood protection, and block wall evaluations, along with applicable industry software, is a plus.

Job Title: Project and Program Controls Analyst Location: White Plains, NY Duration: 12 months Description: Actively monitor the performance of the current year’s portfolio of projects: • Help the organization understand which jobs are most critical to COMPANY’s success, ensure the right work is completed, and stay on budget. • Analyze current performance and needs of all projects to look for resourceful ways to balance the portfolio when projects shift off course. Think through – and make recommendations – regarding which jobs may be deferred, what resources are impacted, which jobs are at risk, or if other jobs are impacted from a scheduling perspective, etc. • Perform preliminary review of budget submissions and documentation, noting any substantive changes. Provide financial analysis and data to various areas of the organization to assist in decision-making: • Provide accurate and timely information regarding project performance, spending forecasts, portfolio spending trends, etc. • Prepare and distribute, as needed, ad hoc reports related to project or portfolio data. • Provide support and furnish financial and project information to Senior/Lead Portfolio Analysts as required. • Prepare spreadsheets, documents, visual support aids, templates, etc. as required. Assist in reviewing the company project’s progress from initiation to closeout in a controlled manner. • Assist project teams in navigating the project governance process and add consistent project methodologies to enhance communications along the way. • Work closely with the Controls Lead to support capturing all future capex/open needs. Qualifications: Skills • Strong analytical skills required. • Ability to solve problems, work in a team setting on implementations, and meet project deadlines. • Proven ability to organize data, report on studies in a logical and effective manner. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer applications and file organization procedures is required. • Demonstrated ability to use Pivot Tables, Tables and Database formulas within MS Excel at an intermediate level. • Working knowledge of MS Access and SAP Products is preferred. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work closely with others in achievement of group and cross-departmental goals. • Ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and complete tasks in a timely manner, at times, with limited supervision. • Proactive attitude toward learning and implementing change. • Extremely well-organized. Education Minimum 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering (comparable equivalent). • Minimum 4 years of work experience in related field. Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) environment is preferred.

Job Title: Project Coordinator Location: White Plains, NY Duration: 12 months Our client has a need for a Project Coordinator. If you have the background we are looking for, and you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you! Description: The Project Coordinator will assist with day-to-day operations of the Strategic Asset Management group. Maintain Company Asset Management System compliance with the ISO 55001 standard. Carry out governance reviews per schedule. Coordinate activities across multiple projects including meetings and workshops. Record key details to create meeting Minutes. Liaise between project teams, track and ensure alignment of schedule and activities under master Roadmap, and to support project plans, escalations, and reporting. Liaise between vendors and contractors to support the continual improvement of Company Asset Management System. Engage and support conducting stakeholder analysis to make relevant changes in Company Asset Management System. Manage the documentation review & update process with all stakeholders. Create PowerPoint decks with excellent visual presentation of materials. Support other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: An understanding of asset management and ISO55001 is preferred. This individual must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. MS Project, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft office key service: PowerPoint, etc. Ability to create visual data, reporting, and presentations. The resource should be an effective communicator and facilitator, with experience engaging and influencing stakeholders, and organizing meetings. Preferred experience in project coordination, governance compliance and audit preparation 4-year degree Electric Utility experience is preferred.

Job Title: Cost Validation Specialist Location: Augusta. GA Duration: 6 months to contract hire Description: The Cost Validation Specialist under supervision will be responsible for reviewing invoices received from contractors and validating the data meets the contract requirements. This includes validation of work in place and earned value data at the construction site. Validation of Invoice Data: · Under supervision of the cost manager, execute detailed reviews of contractor invoices to validate backup supports the application. · Collaborate with the project to ensure invoice related concerns and issues are recorded, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner. · Work in close alignment with project team to ensure changes to best practices are codified. Validation of Work in Place: · Under supervision of the schedule manager, and with support from the construction team, perform weekly on-site schedule progress validation and reconcile with the master schedule. · Under supervision of the schedule manager, review contractors earned value performance against baseline and assist with analysis and reporting of impacts and opportunities. · Work in close alignment with the project team to ensure changes to best practices are codified. Support for Project Team. · Support with cost and schedule tasks relevant to the required experience level. · Meeting support and action tracking. · Support additional tasks as required. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. · Must be articulate, have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities. · Must have good communication skills and be able to work collaboratively in diverse teams. · Must generally understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Teams. · Experience with the following software a plus – Oracle Primavera, Procore, or Oracle Aconex.

Job Title: Senior Power Estimator Location: Remote Duration: 6 months contract to hire Description: · Review proposals and evaluate/analyze merited cost. · Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes the appropriate scope. · Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications. · Review labor productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc. · Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as credits. · Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references. · Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references. · Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that no markup caps are not exceeded. · Negotiating or preparing estimates for others to negotiate is a large part of our work so prior negotiation experience is desirable. · The ability to understand the contract as it pertains to change management is essential. · The ability to adapt and utilize LAWA’s Change Management procedures is essential. · Develop the record of negotiation documentation. · Develop detailed cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers. · Ten years of general estimating experience related to both engineering and construction projects are required. · Actively reconcile the internal estimates with those prepared by third parties; engage the third-party entities in an informative, collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the results of the reconciliation effort. · Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings. · Prepare estimates by applying unit rates for man hours, labor dollars, material dollars, and construction equipment dollars and all-in unit cost determination, calculating extensions and the application of standard factors, overhead rates, and fees. · Prepare and/or review final Engineer’s estimate. · Provide coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development. · Train subordinate estimating personnel when necessary · Proved accuracy, reliability, and completeness in job accomplishment. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred. · Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus · Demonstrates a proactive, firm, and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing. · Previous experience with public airport projects is necessary, experience within a commercial airport terminal or light rail system are highly desirable. · Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations

Job Title: Senior Construction Manager Location: Batavia, OH Duration: 6 months contract to hire Description: The Senior Construction Manager manages construction project tasks based on proposal provided by AtkinsRéalis, including daily communication with clients and contractors, and coordinating resources for the completion of assigned tasks, providing project reports as necessary. · Plans, organizes, and directs activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. · Confers with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems. · Supports with project delivery strategies. · Schedules the project in logical steps and budgets time required to meet deadlines. · Coordinates the project procurement, selection of contractors and assists with contract paperwork and management of changes. · Coordinates QA/QC quality control plans. · Coordinates safety management plans. · Coordinates the building permit process and compliance with codes. · Directs weekly construction meetings. · Prepares daily/weekly/monthly progress reports. · Reviews contractor applications for payment and recommends payment to client. · Creates and monitors cost reports for the client. · Coordinates punch list preparation and project close-out. · Performing such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. · Complexity - Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features. · Decision-Making - Most assignments are performed on one’s own. Makes decisions on technical problems and methods. Receives approval on proposed plans for projects and general direction as to results expected or on unusual problems. · Work direction given to others - Supervises, gives work direction to, and/or reviews the work of junior technical staff and/or others who assist in specific assignments. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus four years relevant experience. · Must have state construction supervisor’s license, 30-hour training in OSHA safety requirements, and CMAA. · Must have ability to navigate Web-based construction management software (often provided by the client). · Must have experience with setting meetings, organizing agendas, and keeping minutes for projects records. · Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project. · Must be highly articulate, have clear and logical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities. · Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

Job Title: Construction Manager Location: Jefferson, WI Duration: 24 months Description: · Preparing, coordinating, and reviewing process equipment and building drawing packages with a focus on electrical, controls, and automation work scope. · Managing internal, contract, and other resources involved in the pre-design, construction, engineering, and supervising, assigning, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating contractor work. · Reporting issues related to schedule, cost, progress, safety, and design directly to Project Managers, Plant Project Stakeholders, and/or Contractor Managers. · Planning, organizing, and directing activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. · Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. · Supporting with project delivery strategies. · Scheduling and sequencing the project in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines. · Coordinating the project procurement, selection of contractors, and assisting with contract paperwork and management of changes. · Having significant independent responsibility for assignments (including entire projects) where the project scope and complexity are extensive. · Coordinating QA/QC quality control plans. · Coordinating safety management plans. · Coordinating the building permit process and compliance with codes. · Directing weekly construction meetings. · Preparing daily/weekly/monthly progress reports. · Being accountable for the direct execution, inspection, and Quality acceptance of the project per relevant specifications, drawings, scope, schedule, and budget. · Organizing all Commissioning, Qualification, Validation, and Start-Up Activities. · Reviewing contractor applications for payment and recommending payment to the client. · Creating and monitoring cost reports for the client. · Coordinating punch list preparation and project close-out. · Performing such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time be considered necessary. · Complexity: Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in construction, Engineering, or a related field, plus five (5) years relevant experience. · Must have good experience as an electrical CM in food & beverage, pharma, or other industrial/manufacturing type projects. · Must have OSHA 30-hours or be willing to obtain the training. · Must have the ability to navigate Web-based construction management software (often provided by the client). · Must have experience with setting meetings, organizing agendas, and keeping minutes for project records.

Job Title: Senior Construction Manager Location: Batavia, OH Duration: 6 months contract to hire Description: The Senior Construction Manager manages construction project tasks, including daily communication with clients and contractors, and coordinating resources for the completion of assigned tasks, providing project reports as necessary. · Plans, organizes, and directs activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. · Confers with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems. · Supports with project delivery strategies. · Schedules the project in logical steps and budgets time required to meet deadlines. · Coordinates the project procurement, selection of contractors and assists with contract paperwork and management of changes. · Coordinates QA/QC quality control plans. · Coordinates safety management plans. · Coordinates the building permit process and compliance with codes. · Directs weekly construction meetings. · Prepares daily/weekly/monthly progress reports. · Reviews contractor applications for payment and recommends payment to client. · Creates and monitors cost reports for the client. · Coordinates punch list preparation and project close-out. · Performing such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. · Complexity - Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features. · Decision-Making - Most assignments are performed on one’s own. Makes decisions on technical problems and methods. Receives approval on proposed plans for projects and general direction as to results expected or on unusual problems. · Work direction given to others - Supervises, gives work direction to, and/or reviews the work of junior technical staff and/or others who assist in specific assignments. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus four years relevant experience. · Must have state construction supervisor’s license, 30-hour training in OSHA safety requirements, and CMAA. · Must have ability to navigate Web-based construction management software (often provided by the client). · Must have experience with setting meetings, organizing agendas, and keeping minutes for projects records. · Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project. · Must be highly articulate, have clear and logical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities. · Must have excellent communication and presentation skills

I am currently hiring for an Engineering Technician. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please feel free to message me. Job Title: Engineering Technician 5 Location: Hybrid/Overland Park KS Duration: 5 months Description: · Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. · Begins to apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation. · Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals. · Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records. · Uses advanced applications (e.g., modeling and design software) in performance of work provided. · May review the deliverables of others. · May define work assignments and maintain schedules. · May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise. · Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development. · Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments. · Including but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems. · Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends. · Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned. · Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines. · Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles. · Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline. · Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. · 3D design & other CAD software knowledge a plus. · Experience with engineering calculations. · Intermediate knowledge of utility scale solar design. (50MW+) · Advanced knowledge of above and below grade cable routing and installation requirements. · Intermediate knowledge of grounding methods for utility scale solar plants. · Advanced knowledge of electrical equipment placement and clearances applicable to utility scale solar plants. · Intermediate knowledge of inverter skids applicable to utility scale solar plants. · Basic knowledge of how electrical equipment placement and cable length affects maximum voltage drop limits applicable to utility scale solar plants. · Basic knowledge of cable tie-in connections at substations. · Basic knowledge of site preparation for utility scale solar plants. · Ability to produce physical designs from scope documents. · Intermediate knowledge of the following codes and application of their requirements to utility scale solar plants: Qualifications: · Associate or Bachelor's degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred. · Typically, a minimum of 5 years related work experience