Principal project engineer (eng)
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Mcdermott International in Milano
Job Overview The Principal Project Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex project engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance.
The Principal Project
Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of project engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in project engineering as well as broad knowledge of the project engineering discipline within the engineering function.
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Essential Qualifications and Education Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering2-4 years of experience as Project Engineering Manager on a project5-10 years of Project Engineering experience Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or fieldField assignment experienceExperience in International ProjectsExperience with multi-office (MOPEX) executionExperience in execution as part of a Joint Venture or Consortium GroupExperience developing proposals and contractual documentationExperience in revamping (Brownfield) and grassroots (Greenfield)
projectsDemonstrates a broad technical knowledge of detailed design engineering codes and standardsFamiliar with detailed engineering and design work procedures and processesAble to read and understand contractual documentationAble to effectively communicate with all stakeholders on a projectSolves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutionsWorks independently or with guidance in complex situationsExpected to lead functional teams or projectsLeads others to solve complex problems, uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutionsExplains difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of viewPreferably Registered Engineer in Training (El T) or member of a professional engineering society as applicableShow flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:The reassignment to other departments, construction sites, and fabrication yardsThe replacement of colleagues during illness and holidaysThe provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirableThe managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications Key Tasks and Responsibilities Manage the engineering scope of a Mc Dermott projectEstablish and implement project procedures to ensure deliverables meet quality and technical content requirements in accordance with contract documentsManage the technical execution to support the business considerations established for the projectMay be responsible for a Unit/Area, a specific function, or may be assigned the Project Engineering Manager role depending upon the size and complexity of the projectRegularly requested to support the preparation of proposals for prospective projectsMay be assigned as the Project Engineering Manager (PEM)
for smaller or medium size EPC projectsPractice and promote Safety in designs and work processesHelp prepare and understand the requirements of Engineering in the contract documentsProvide direction to and coordinate with the Engineering and Design Leads on an assigned projectDevelop and implement the Project Execution PlanIncorporate multi-office execution as appropriate (MOPEX)Develop internal/external Division of Responsibility (DOR) matrix as requiredPrepare a Project Coordination ProcedureCommunicate project requirements to the teamSupervise and provide guidance to other Project EngineersEnsure effective communication among engineering disciplinesDocument discussions and decisions related to the designPrepare, review, and approve meeting minutesPrepare, review, and approve Technical Queries, Design DeviationsPrepare, review, and approve responses to RFI's and other correspondencePrepare and approve weekly and monthly reports for managementAssume responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget controlManage change effectively and proactivelyDevelop and maintain Project Engineering documentsAssemble and approve the Engineering Staffing PlanEquipment ListPotential Change NoticesWeekly and Monthly reports for managementAction item lists (internal and external)Review work with clients, management, and project leadsCoordinate third-party interfacesIdentify problems and coordinate with the engineering team to correctLead orderly handover and archiving of the completed projectApprove and submit the closeout reportReview and approve Lessons Learned submittedReview and provide input to Company work processes and procedures as requestedReports to:Project: Project Engineering Manager, Project ManagerFunctionally: Manager of Project Engineering/Eng DirectorLiaise With:Project Engineer, PEM, PM, Discipline Lead Engineers, Eng Dept Managers, Construction/Fabrication team,Project Controls, FinanceSupervises:Project Engineer; Engineering Discipline Leads on a Project (as PEM)