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They will be tasked with solving complex HSE Engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal HSE Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of HSE Engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in HSE Engineering as well as broad knowledge of the HSE Engineering discipline within the Engineering function.\n Key Tasks and Responsibilities:\nPerform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards\nApply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations\nPrepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures\nManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements\nCommunicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view\nWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer\nLead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed it within planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and 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notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates\nProvide similar support for Variation Orders \nInterface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings, and to develop clash-free designs \nPrepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements\nPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications\nParticipate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity\nProvide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Fire Protection & Safety Engineering\nReview project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope\nAttend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor 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