Project Engineer

Join to apply for the Project Engineer role at Verus Associates4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Project Engineer role at Verus AssociatesGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive pany Overview - VerusDescriptionCompany Overview - VerusVerus is a boutique engineering and technical services firm specializing in industrial automation, controls, SCADA systems, business process engineering, and consulting for a wide array of industries. We have expertise in all aspects of systems integration, including electrical design, instrumentation, control panel design/build, programming, and commissioning.Position DescriptionThe ideal candidate for this position is experienced in planning and coordinating technical engineering and system development to make sure they conform to requirements and scope and are within budget and schedule. The duties include self-performing and leading a small team in the development and programming process control systems. The candidate must implement control strategies, design control panels, specify instrumentation, and program common PLC/HMI packages. The candidate must be comfortable working in an office environment and field environment. The position requires some travel domestically.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSolution Development and DeliveryProvides technical direction for the development, design, and system integration across multiple client engagements from the definition phase through implementation.Applies knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients.Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.Suggests alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently and/or with greater reusability and/or longer life.Technical Effort ManagementIdentifies reusable engineering and programming logic required for library and ensures the high-quality creation of deliverables.Defines, communicates, and effectively applies our methodology and enforces engineering design and programming standards.Manages multiple technical teams within budget and project schedule.Consistently delivers high-quality services to our clients.Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.Prepares for engineering design reviews and acceptance testing.Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.Project ManagementCreates and executes project plans across multiple projects and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.Keeps management well informed of status of development effort and serves as liaison between engineering team and/or client across multiple projects.Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.Manages project budget.Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for assigned projects.Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.Business DevelopmentIdentifies business development and sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.Leads proposal efforts, including completing project scoping and estimating.Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development ternal OperationsSuggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely plies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.Trains other team members through both formal and informal training programs.RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited schoolMinimum 3 years as project technical leadMinimum 2 years experience with project management processesDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamSelf-motivated, energetic individual with a can-do attitudeStrong problem-solving and organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillTechnical ExpertisePossess significant knowledge of complex process control and PLC programming and ensures project team effectively modifies or develops programs based on control strategies and specificationsKnowledgeable with HMI/SCADA programming from stand-alone to redundant distributedUnderstands the benefits of the various programming languages and accurately suggests the use of the appropriate technology for the application.Led the development of system specifications, sequence of operations, and control narratives based on client requirementsPossesses significant knowledge of client/server and virtualized systems architectures and accurately suggests the use of the appropriate technology for the application.Understand the development of testing plans and conducting factory and site testingSpecify and configure instrumentsCommissioning of systems (some remote travel required)Perform and lead, system commissioning and field support functionsSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesIndustrial Machinery ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Verus Associates by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Project Engineer” roles.San Diego, CA $105,000.00-$116,000.00 4 hours agoSan Diego, CA $75,000.00-$95,000.00 5 hours agoSan Diego, CA $90,000.00-$97,500.00 15 hours agoSan Diego, CA $116,480.00-$208,505.00 8 hours agoSan Diego Metropolitan Area $50.00-$55.00 4 days agoSan Diego, CA $125,000.00-$145,000.00 7 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17