Staff Engineer

As a Staff Engineer at CARIAN, your primary responsibilities will revolve around providing on-site engineering and construction support for overhead transmission and distribution projects. You’ll assist in troubleshooting technical issues, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, monitor construction progress, and report project status to management and stakeholders. In addition, you will be tasked with developing project reports and using tools like Power BI for project tracking.

To qualify for the Staff Engineer role at CARIAN, you need a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field. Additionally, a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for travel to various project sites are essential. The role also demands excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to work independently in field conditions.

At CARIAN, the Staff Engineer works primarily in client field offices, ensuring that engineering standards seamlessly integrate with construction execution. This dynamic role involves traveling to different project sites across southern New Jersey, where you will encounter varying site conditions and collaborate closely with other team members to facilitate project success.

CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to providing a supportive environment for women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities. This commitment resonates throughout all levels of our organization, ensuring that our Staff Engineers and all employees feel valued and have equal opportunities for career growth.

As a Staff Engineer at CARIAN, you will use various reporting tools, including Power BI, to develop and maintain project reports. This technology allows for accurate and timely tracking of project progress and performance metrics, providing valuable insights to management and stakeholders.

In ensuring compliance with safety standards, I prioritize understanding the regulations relevant to each project and proactively communicating them to the team. Additionally, I conduct regular site inspections, plan safety drills, and ensure that all team members are properly trained and aware of safety protocols to mitigate risks effectively.

In a previous role, I encountered a significant issue with material delivery delays affecting project timelines. I tackled this by engaging with suppliers directly to understand the root of the delays, then collaborated with the project manager to reallocate resources and adjust schedules, which ultimately allowed us to stay on track.

Monitoring construction progress involves conducting regular site visits to assess work completed against timelines. I maintain detailed records of project performance metrics and leverage tools such as Power BI to compile visual reports, which I share with stakeholders during scheduled update meetings to ensure transparency.

Effective communication is crucial in a Staff Engineer position as it facilitates collaboration among diverse teams, ensures alignment on project objectives, and helps to swiftly address any issues that may arise. I actively engage in discussions, listen to feedback, and provide clear updates to keep everyone informed and focused.

I have worked on several projects within the renewable energy sector, focusing primarily on integrating sustainable practices into engineering designs. My experience spans utility-scale solar installations to energy-efficient infrastructure, allowing me to bring innovative solutions to the projects I manage.

I have hands-on experience with Power BI for data visualization and project reporting. Utilizing this tool helps me transform complex data into accessible formats, enabling stakeholders to quickly grasp project progress and make informed decisions based on real-time insights.

When conflicts arise, I first seek to understand the underlying concerns from both the engineering and construction teams. By fostering open communication, I work towards a solution that satisfies safety and project goals while facilitating compromise and collaboration among the teams involved.

Troubleshooting technical issues on-site involves assessing the problem systematically by gathering input from team members and reviewing project documentation. I then identify potential solutions, implement them promptly, and continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure that the issue is resolved effectively and safely.

I am driven by the opportunity to make a tangible impact through the projects I work on. The challenges of project management and engineering excite me, as they require problem-solving, collaboration, and innovative thinking, which align with my passion for creating sustainable infrastructure that benefits the community.

I prepare for unexpected changes by maintaining flexible project plans and contingency strategies that account for potential risks. By fostering a resilient mindset among the team and encouraging proactive communication, we can adapt swiftly to changes and minimize disruptions to project timelines.