Senior Mechanical Program Engineer

The Senior Program Engineer (SPE) provides technical expertise during the pre-award phase of complex engineering projects, focusing on standardization, modularization, and alignment with customer needs. They ensure scope, schedules, and budgets meet organizational standards and client expectations. Acting as the primary technical liaison, the SPE facilitates communication between engineering, sales, and clients to support project execution.

During project handover, the SPE prepares risk assessments, identifies opportunities, and shares Lessons Learned to guide execution. They create customer specification packages, conduct periodic audits, and provide recommendations to maintain project success. Additionally, they lead multi-discipline Project Design Reviews and collaborate with the Training team to develop and deliver technical training materials.

Other Qualifications Desired:

• Valid driver’s license and able to rent a car without a co-renter.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and learning agility.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker.
• Resilience and persistence.
• Customer-centric mindset.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, kneel, crouch and balance frequently.
• Ability to climb, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc., using feet, legs and/or hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 75lbs occasionally.
• Ability to sit/stand frequently for long and/or intermittent periods of time.
• Time spent between general office environment (with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting) and active construction site visits.
• Time spent on active job sites includes subject to noise, being in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical power and control systems, and high places.
• Personal Protective Equipment required at active job sites.

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300.  This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.