Senior Project Engineer
Sparrow Company
Vancouver, WA · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
Senior Project Engineer
Responsibilities
Assist in preparation and implementation of the capital budget including justifications, conceptual design, estimating, project definition, scope of project, etc.Manage assigned projects including concept design, sketches or draws layouts, and general arrangements
Supervise and check detailing, research and specify equipment and components, write specifications/contracts/requisitions, solicit bids and make recommendations to Purchasing; supervise and coordinate installation and/or start-up
Instruct personnel on operation and maintenance of new equipment, set up files including spare part recommendations, and control budgeted expenditures
Review design calculation and drawings generated by engineering firms, consultants and/or contractors for compliance with company standards and other regulations and laws
Provide design calculations and drawings for projects that are engineered within the department and/or plant
Support local plant in technical matters as assigned, including equipment troubleshooting, critical path scheduling, material/equipment selections and mathematical calculations, etc.
Support environmental department with permit applications and engineering documents
Daily interaction with department and plant personnel for project development
Write technical reports as required
Maintain department files for reference
Perform any special assignments or duties as directed
Implement regulations as required, including OSHA, MSHA, UPC, UBC, NFPA, NEC, and others
Education
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
Requirements/Qualifications
AutoCAD Earthwork proficient: draw plans, prepare plans, give presentations, volume takeoffs, cut and fill analysis
Must be an effective leader and strong communicator
Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred:
Mining experience
GPS proficiency
Primavera P6 scheduling proficiency
Working knowledge in SAP