These Cost Engineering positions will manage or develop, monitor, and analyze project cost estimates, expenditures, forecasts, and schedules. Projects will require the ability to use advanced cost estimating methods and a sound knowledge of CPM scheduling techniques and associated software. All projects include work related to project controls, project management, scheduling, and estimating. Develop/analyze project Work Breakdown Structures for use in estimates and schedules. Input estimating data to appropriate estimating application software and analyze results. Contribute to or directly develop resource-loaded project and program schedules. Prepare and file back-up material for estimating and scheduling detail. Perform earned value analysis and risk analysis on a selective basis. Prepare articulate reports and technical papers associated with the above requirements. Perform miscellaneous other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
*Hold an appropriate 4-year degree (or have a minimum of 10 years directly relevant cost engineering experience).
*Two to ten years of experience in the cost engineering field (or in a related field of which two years must be in cost estimating).
*These positions prefer technical knowledge of several types of work including: environmental remediation, nuclear decontamination and decommissioning, and demolition; construction of major facilities, power generation, and public infrastructure; and program-level operations process management.
*Ability to achieve AACEI certification as a CCT, CCE, or CCC within the first year of employment with Project Time & Cost, Inc.
*Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office Suite.
*Ability to rapidly learn and apply other cost estimating applications, such as MCACES 2nd Generation (MII).
*Ability to rapidly learn and apply CPM scheduling applications, such as MS Project and Primavera.
*Effective oral and written communication skills.
*Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
*Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables and in interactions with fellow employees and client personnel.
*Travel to client offices or job sites as required; certain assignments may require extensive travel.
About our Company
Project Time & Cost, an Atlanta, GA based international cost and forensic engineering consulting firm is recognized as one of the leading cost management firms in the nation. Founded in 1982, PT&C provides cost engineering consulting services for commercial, industrial, civil works, and environmental cleanup projects to Architectural and Engineering firms, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense. Our highly trained, client-oriented service professionals hold numerous professional certifications that bear directly on the quality and value of PT&C's professional consulting services. PT&C provides in-house training and financial support for certification candidates. Our Forensic division provides investigations dealing with structural or mechanical failures, fires and explosions and much more. Our primary forensic clients are insurance companies and or law firms.
We offer competitive benefits such as medical/dental/vision, matching 401k, bonus plan, STD, LTD, PTO and much more! Project Time & Cost, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug- and alcohol-free environment. www.ptcinc.com
DEPARTMENT: American Centrifuge Program Technology and Process Engineering
LOCATION: Oak Ridge, TN
CLOSE DATE: November 16, 2009
POSITION: Corrective Actions Program Lead
Job Function:
This position is responsible for developing and coordinating the problem reporting/condition notification (PR/CN), corrective action, and lessons-learned programs for the American Centrifuge Program (ACP). In this role, the Corrective Actions Program Lead has responsibility for technical analysis and design activities in program development and implementation, and plans, manages, and coordinates the program development and implementation activities and tasks that are performed by ACP management and employees, contractors, and consultants.
Responsibilities of the Position:
Responsible for the overall implementation of the regulatory required Corrective Action Program
Provide performance improvement recommendations and priorities important to day-to-day operations
Maintain knowledge of industry practices, organizational goals, and regulatory expectations to analyze work practices and procedures to improve productivity
Develop ACP PR/CN, corrective action, and lessons-learned programs that comply with commitments and regulatory requirements.
Assist in developing problem reporting, corrective action program, and commitment management procedures, practices, standards and processes, and perform assigned duties within these areas.
Provide data management requirements for design organizations as necessary to ensure that regulatory requirements and corrective action considerations are incorporated into the American Centrifuge design.
Obtain data from various sources for inclusion into database, reports, or plans. Review and evaluate data to ensure its accuracy and adherence to standards and guidelines, and determines the category and disposition for unusual items.
Serves as the primary contact for the Corrective Actions Tracking System (CATSWeb) and trains all employee levels in system and software application usage.
Conduct investigations or performs evaluations to determine root cause of an event or problem using TapRootฎ or a similar root cause methodology.
Assemble, consolidate, or formulate data and information into plans and reports. Compare data and information to assess status or identify problems, summarize deviations and problems, and suggest potential solutions to problems.
Prepare periodic status/performance indicator reports for management review. May be assigned to participate or lead the screening of problem reports for proper trending and distribution.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, code of conduct, security, quality, environmental, safety and health, and budgetary program requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree in an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years experience in implementation of incident investigation and/or corrective action programs in a DOE-regulated facility.
Must be highly experienced in use of TapRootฎ or similar root cause methodology.
Must be skilled in assembling and formatting various comparative data relationships acquired through a combination of education and equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
BS degree in Engineering or Physical Science
Prior background in preparing policies, programs, and procedures under DOE regulations.
Preference will be given to applicants currently holding an active DOE Q-level or DOD TS security clearance.
DEPARTMENT: American Centrifuge Program Technology and Process Engineering
LOCATION: Oak Ridge, TN
CLOSE DATE: Novemeber 16, 2009
POSITION: Software Application Administrator (PDM Link)
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Software Application Administrator is responsible for technical development and administration activities associated with PTCs Windchill PDMLink system. Duties include responsibility for information systems related activities for PDMLink. Assists in the configuration and customization of software and performs associated administrative tasks. Provides system user training and on-going user support for the Windchill PDMLink system.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluates and recommends improvements in use of Windchill PDMLink.
Performs administrative tasks associated with the system, especially customizing PDMLink to accommodate business processes within USEC
Define, configure, and implement product lifecycles, transitions, and workflows.
Provides software users one-on-one training and on-going technical user support.
Creates user procedures for interaction with PDMLink.
Creates custom business processes such as change control.
Other technical duties and responsibilities as needed.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, other related technical discipline, or equivalent relative experience and training
One to three years of experience with advanced computerized software associated with a product data management (PDM) system.
Experience with any or several of the application arenas drawn from:
CAD Modeling Pro/E, Solid Works, Catia, ERP, MRP,
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) SAP, Oracle, SmarTeam, MartixOne, Teamcenter
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using PDMLink
Preference will be given to applicants currently holding an active DOE Q-level or DOD TS security clearance.
Qualified candidates should have a minimum of five years experience in electronics and must be capable of performing instrument calibration, reading and understanding schematics, and troubleshooting analog and digital electronics to the component level. The position requires the ability to perform electronics and electro-mechanical assembly including wiring, use of hand tools, and the use of DVM and other bench top instruments.
Applicants should have good communication skills and be able to work effectively with engineers and other manufacturing personnel.
Cryomagnetics offers a competitive benefits package including health care, 401(k), etc. Compensation depends upon experience.
Qualified candidates should have a minimum of a BS in mechanical engineering or a related technical field and three years professional experience. The position requires proficiency with 3D CAD (preferably AutoCad Inventor). Preference will be given to those with familiarity with high vacuum techniques, cryogenic heat load calculations, and a working knowledge of system design and fabrication. Knowledge of ASME / PED pressure vessel safety standards and experience with ANSYS finite element modeling code would be a plus.
Applicants should have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with customers and other team members (engineers and manufacturing personnel).
Cryomagnetics offers a competitive benefits package including health care, 401(k), etc. Compensation depends upon experience.
Cryomagnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send resume and salary requirements to: jobs@cryomagnetics.com.
Rocore, a dynamic manufacturing company, is looking for a seasoned Application Engineer for our Knoxville, TN located. Our company, with several satellite offices across the country, prides itself on the principle of customer satisfaction through flexibility and employee commitment. Our ability to perform is based not only on the experience of our management team, but also on the work ethic and empowerment of all our employees, in a mutually respectful environment.
Job Description:
Summary of Position
Works closely with customers, sales, and manufacturing to develop both proposals for and create specific engine cooling applications.
Essential Duties and responsibilities
1. Lead cross-functional teams in the design, and manufacture of existing products to meet customer requirements.
2. Collects engine and application data necessary to size and design products that are usually variants of previously applied designs.
3. Higher-level designs may include radiator, charge air cooler, oil cooler, condenser, fan combinations, and multiples of the above.
4. Analyze customer fluid flows and balance airflow requirements of the various components within a single package.
5. Use available cost, thermal performance data, and algorithms to design a solution that best fits Rocores capabilities and customer requirements.
6. Prepare costing of sized proposed product using established guidelines.
7. Specifies purchased components and materials used in the finished products. e.g. fans, motors, guards, coils, coatings.
8. Directs design work during modeling, detail prints, and the bill of materials needed to release a job to the purchasing and manufacturing departments for order fulfillment.
9. Conducts design reviews of cross-functional teams.
10. May also lead in the development of new product lines.
11. May occasionally work with production engineering to solve specific problems.
12. May trouble shoot field problems or be used as expert with warranty failure analysis.
13. Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
Qualifications
- BSME or equivalent experience.
- Travel is generally related to specific projects, overall average is less than 5%.
- Proficient in using computer methods of sizing heat exchangers.
- Simulations of performance tools are a plus.
Rocore offers a comprehensive benefits package and compensation commensurate with experience. You can learn more about Rocore at www.rocore.com. EOE.
JobCode: APPENG
Position Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 10/30/2009
JobNumber: 12184997
Education & License:
BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology
Professional Engineering license desirable but not required
Experience:
7-15 years work experience in the engineering field
Experienced in support systems for rotating machinery including reciprocating and gas turbine engines, electric motors, generators, dynamometers and gearboxes
Experienced in mechanical piping system design for air, cooling water, fuels and lubricants
Experienced in hydraulic power and control systems
Experienced in purchasing hardware and working with vendors
Experienced in field construction or fabrication management
Experience with instrumentation a plus
Project management experience a plus
Primary Focus:
To develop gas product / components for home appliance industry based on corporate and management directives; apply sound engineering principles to accomplish expected goals and objectives; initiates actions necessary to begin new programs and follows them through production release.
General Duties:
Responsible for the day to day design and development of gas product and/or components. Development assignments that can range in complexity from component level modification to a complete platform and system redesign. Applies engineering principles to effectively accomplish goals and objectives on time and within cost constraints. Interfaces with all departments, vendors and customers within the scope of the position to achieve desired results. This person will have specific knowledge of Gas Product and Component Development, testing methods, and good overall mechanical engineering knowledge as it would apply to product enhancements as a part of product development. Provides engineering management periodic status updates as required. This position will involve some travel and some extended overnight stays.
Responsibilities:
1. Development, qualification and implementation of gas products/components that meet or exceed both in-house and customer testing requirements.
2. Chair design and project reviews as required
3. Develops project schedules to PCP guidelines in support of project goals and objectives.
4. Actively participate in cost out development activities as related to gas product/components without suffering product quality or target performance measures
5. Work with quality and service to identify and address any issues that are identified to be related to gas product/components
6. Work with vendor base to insure gas product/components meets all defined testing / quality requirements
7. Work with customers in development of gas product/components specifications
8. Work with OEM suppliers to insure performance to set gas product/components specifications
9. Direct the activities of assigned designers and drafters.
10. Prepare and direct preparation of engineering documentation (ECNs, BOMs, Drawings, and Specifications)
11. Oversee disposition of first piece sample approvals.
12. Demonstrate creative ability through invention or other significant contributions to the profession.
13. Interface with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Outside Suppliers to provide or obtain necessary information.
14. Perform any and all functions as outlined by Engineering Management; participate in special function teams and support production as required.
15. Fully supports company programs, policies and objectives