Lead Project Engineer II / 08258997

Position Description:Company Information:Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading energy companies. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, and conducting business in approximately 180 countries, the company is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transportation; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation. Position Overview:Chevron Energy Solutions is accepting online applications for the position of Lead Project Engineer II through May 12, 2008.Chevron Energy Solutions is currently searching for experienced Lead Project Engineers in the LA/Bay areas. The Lead Project Engineer works as part of a Design-Build & Development Team under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager generating engineering deliverables to support construction of retrofits, energy conservation projects and renewable energy initiatives. This position will also be required to perform performance modeling of utility loads and heat balances, generation of engineering take-offs and capital estimates, financial modeling and generation of plant operational proformas necessary to assess project viability. The Lead Project Engineer will also provide matrix engineering support and deliverables as necessary to project delivery teams working across multiple projects.Qualifications:Key Job Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:•Generate engineering deliverables necessary to establish basis of design documents sufficient to satisfy proposal requirements, support detailed engineering estimates and utilized for competent bidding documents.•Self perform and/or direct designers in the generation of system configuration drawings, P&ID’s, general arrangements, electrical one-lines, site renderings and outline specifications to completely describe the project. •Manage external engineering resources in further developing engineering through detailed design and construction documentation.•Perform project development activities including CSI direct cost estimate generation, Gantt scheduling, technical proposal preparation and assist in client presentations.•Generate load duration curves, capital construction budgets and plant operational proformas necessary to establish plant unit cost structure, project NPV’s and assess viability.•Must have direct experience with large scale EPC project development and delivery including physical plant construction.•Familiar with renewable energy generation, energy conservation and LEED construction technologies including biomass, cogeneration, combined heat & power (CHP), waste-to-energy (WTE), PV & CSP solar, wastewater, geothermal, VAV conversion and other energy conservation measures..•Working design and operational knowledge of facility systems.•Expertise and background in preconstruction services including SOW generation, vendor qualification, RFP/RFQ bidding and selection, scheduling and permitting.•Strong team building and communication skills. Ability to influence clients on technical issues and make presentationsUp to 30% travel is required for this position.Basic Qualifications:•Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university is required•A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (design build facility construction experience is preferred)•PE is preferred•Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong time management skills. •Proficient computer skills including AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project. •Competent experience in the development of EPC and physical plant projects. Ability to self-perform generation of schematic and detailed design and construction documentation deliverables EOE M/F/D/V Learn more about Chevron Location:US-CA-Brea Status:Full Time, Employee Job Category:Engineering