Senior Project Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

The primary role of a Senior Project Engineer is to lead engineering projects through health and safety experience, project planning, design oversight, risk management, quality assurance, stakeholder management, budget control and continuous improvement in project delivery. Key responsibilities include:

1. Project Leadership: Lead the engineering design and execution of complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project goals, timelines, and budget.
2. Engineering Expertise: Apply strong technical knowledge of the engineering design process, methodologies, and relevant documentation to guide project teams effectively.
3. Health and Safety: Implement and enforce rigorous health and safety protocols on projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices to create a safe working environment.
4. Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, and scheduling, to ensure efficient project execution.
5. Design Oversight: Provide technical guidance and oversight to design teams, reviewing design proposals, calculations, and drawings to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
6. Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies, closely monitoring potential issues and taking proactive steps to prevent delays or setbacks.
7. Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications through thorough reviews and inspections.
8. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
9. Budget Control: Monitor project costs and expenses, providing recommendations to optimize resource allocation and manage project budgets effectively.
10. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, adopt innovative technologies, and implement best practices to enhance project efficiency and outcomes.

Knowledge Requirements

Mandatory

• Strong knowledge and experience in the engineering design process, methodologies, and documentation standards
• Knowledge of sustainable engineering practices and environmental considerations in project design
• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations, with the ability to enforce safety measures and ensure compliance on projects
• Proficiency in project management tools and software for planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred

• Professional engineering licensure or certification in relevant disciplines
• Familiarity with relevant engineering software and tools for design and analysis

Experience and Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrated experience in health and safety management on engineering projects.

Munyongo is an industrial, financial, data and software engineering company with additional expertise in mathematical modelling and operations research. We believe that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, can play a big role in securing the futures of our society and environment; we offer our knowledge and skills to endeavours working to do the same.

Munyongo has the potential to be an interesting place to work and perhaps even build a career. The projects in our portfolio are diverse in application yet similar in the underlying knowledge and capabilities required to execute them well.