Staff Project Engineer

WHO YOU ARE

Sila Nanotechnologies is seeking an experienced Staff Project Engineer for our Capital Projects team to play a leading role in the design and construction of new battery material manufacturing facilities. Your initial multi-year project will take on a variety of responsibilities to support the planning and building of Sila’s next-generation 100 GWh anode material factory. This is not your typical Project Engineering position; in our small team, you’ll be asked to take on broad project management and technical responsibilities to keep our projects on track. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external engineering and construction partners to effectively coordinate, execute, and close out large-scale capital projects at Sila. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

• Support project management with: schedule planning and execution; budget control; risk management; performance metrics; change orders; record-keeping; and site safety management 
• Manage all aspects of landing utilities at the site, from specification to municipal relationship management to commissioning
• Manage local site development and permitting for the site, including identifying and managing local consultants
• Engage with internal Sila teams to understand, document, and communicate all requirements for Sila’s custom battery material production reactors
• Identify and manage external engineering resources for drawing and design review cycles, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Coordinate and track equipment installation and commissioning
• Develop, review, and approve inspection and test plans; oversee hold/witness point signoff
• Manage RFIs and submittal processes across multiple contractors
• Travel frequently to project sites and be one of Sila’s site leaders

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 8 years experience in project engineering or related project work, including ground-up construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or construction management discipline. Preference for backgrounds in civil, structural, environmental, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, contract and budget management, schedule management, risk management, and project execution
• Experience managing contractors with complex, multidisciplinary scope
• Proven communication and meeting-management skills, across external and internal teams
• Familiarity with industrial codes and standards
• Ability to review and understand documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Environmental permitting experience would be nice
• PMP certification preferred
• Willing to travel to and work on build sites for extensive time periods 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Move long distances and be stationary for extended periods of time
• 25% travel to and from build sites (50%+ during construction activities)