Project Engineering Lead

Our client in Carrollton, TX is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineering Lead for a contract to hire role.

In this role, you will deliver solutions and systems that support the physical and cyber security of critical infrastructure sites, such as nuclear power generation plants.

Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline.
• Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in software/systems engineering, including all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Ability to manage technical capabilities, including resources in a specific area, processes and tools of the overall Engineering Department
• Ability to lead and be responsible for the technical evaluation of employees using formal and informal (daily interaction and counseling) methods.
• Ability to influence, inspire, and motivate all team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to learn new products and skills as needed.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with a variety of co-workers and customers.
• Experience working within a formal system engineering process-driven environment.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with SCADA systems.
• Experience working in the nuclear power generation security industry.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CSEP, CISSP, or similar.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to your team members located at multiple sites.
• Develop your knowledge and team member knowledge to be technical experts on SIS baseline solutions and software.
• Assist employees with career development.
• Provide peer review and oversight to all SIS projects to ensure proper technical management of scope, budget, schedule, and risks.
• Ensure all Mirion/SIS Quality Management System and Engineering policies and procedures are followed.
• Work with Project Managers and Project Engineering Leads to ensure projects are properly staffed according to project budgets and schedules.
• Interface and work with the PMO, individual Project Managers, and other Engineering Managers to assess the engineering staffing needs both current and future.
• Participate in departmental strategic and budgetary planning processes; prepare and administer work unit operating budget; provide recommendations on policies and goals desired; and implement new/revised programs according to established guidelines.
• Prepare job descriptions, identify staffing needs, provide general direction, and assign specific tasks and responsibilities.
• Provide guidance on system requirements, system design, and systems engineering best practices as required.
• Evaluate and mentor staff on technical and non-technical aspects of their job responsibilities.
• Identify needs and allocate the appropriate resources to meet timely completion of specific project tasks.
• Provide functional management of team members, including those working at remote locations.
• Coordinate with peer Engineering Manager(s) within SIS for knowledge management, information sharing, and ensuring consistency of engineering processes and solutions across the entire organization.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.