What is the role of a Biomedical Engineer?
Biomedical engineers play an instrumental role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical equipment, devices, and systems. They are responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining medical technology, as well as collaborating with healthcare professionals to address specific needs and challenges. Their expertise is essential in advancing medical technology while adhering to strict safety regulations and industry standards.
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Senior Engineering Manager - Utility-Scale Solar & BESS
Location: Austin
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 5 years
Key responsibilities include: Lead all electrical engineering activities for utility-scale solar and BESS projects across development, design, construction, commissioning, and operations Provide technical direction and subject-matter expertise for both new projects and existing operating assets Collaborate with project management and procurement teams to support on-time and cost-effective delivery Coordinate engineering activities with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, utilities, and regulatory authorities Oversee engineering studies, feasibility assessments, and detailed design reviews Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal engineering requirements Own MV/HV systems, substations, protection & control, and grid interconnection scope Support ERCOT interconnection processes and Texas grid requirements Monitor plant performance and recommend optimization strategies Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, reports, and specifications Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and sustainability Provide technical leadership to internal engineering teams and external partners
Project Engineer III
Location: Baytown
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 0 years
Brunel is recruiting Project Engineers (Electrical & Instrumentation) to work with our client in Baytown, TX for initially 1 year contract. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with strong Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) expertise to support capital projects at in Baytown, TX. This role will focus heavily on PLC upgrades and DCS system modernization. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on E&I technical depth with strong project management experience, having successfully executed projects from conception through execution and closeout - specifically within E&I or PLC-DCS scopes. Responsibilities: Lead or support capital project execution from early concept through project closeout. Accountable for Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Cost, and Schedule performance. Define project deliverables, milestones, and execution strategies. Manage contractors, particularly within E&I scopes. Drive construction progress and oversee field execution. Support procurement activities (materials requisitioning, expediting E&I components). Administer contracts, review terms, and support negotiations. Manage project change requests and endorse change authorizations. Lead project closeout and turnover to site operations. Execute projects involving: PLC upgrades and migrations to DCS systems Electrical distribution and control systems Instrumentation design and integration Demonstrated experience with PLC-to-DCS migrations is highly preferred. Support industrial automation integration and system modernization. Consider cybersecurity and control systems integration best practices. Experience in both: Greenfield projects Brownfield upgrades Ensure adherence to Project Safety Plan and site SSH&E standards. Support SSHE planning and execution strategies. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and constructability reviews. Participate in ITT development, bid evaluations, and contractor selection. Develop execution planning (engineering, procurement, contracting). Interface between Project Team and contractors. Coordinate across project, manufacturing, and functional teams. Support remote execution strategies when appropriate, with strategic site visits as required.
Field Engineer
Location: Burlington
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 2 years
We are seeking a Civil Field Engineer with experience in linear water rehabilitation projects (such as sewer systems). This is an on-site role supporting a sewer rehabilitation project for a utility client in the Boston area. The Field Engineer will act as the Owner's Representative, supporting construction activities in the field and coordinating with the design engineering team as needed. Serve as Owner's Representative on-site Review drawings, RFIs, and other technical documents Provide technical support to contractors in the field Coordinate with the design engineering office when changes are required Ensure work complies with contract documents and specifications Interpret engineering drawings and specifications Perform field design checks and minor redesigns as needed Support subcontract administration and procurement activities Monitor subcontractor progress and performance Assist with cost control, scheduling, and material tracking Maintain project documentation and records Support construction planning and invoice approvals Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards Assist with inspections and verification of completed work Support continuous improvement and change management efforts
Reservoir Engineer
Location: Spring
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Marketing & Sales
Experience: 0 years
Key Responsibilities Reservoir Engineering & Simulation Build, run, and evaluate dynamic reservoir simulation models Conduct depletion strategy evaluations and technical studies (PVT, inflow/outflow, relative permeability, SCAL, etc.) Support asset acquisition evaluations through technical and depletion assessments Participate in and lead peer reviews to maintain technical standards Provide input to drilling, facilities, and project teams Mentor junior reservoir engineers and support technical development Prepare clear technical documentation and present findings to leadership Economic Modeling & Forecasting Develop, maintain, and enhance economic models in ComboCurve Build fiscal structures including CAPEX, OPEX, A&D, pricing, royalties, and working interest assumptions Execute well, pad, and type curve forecasts for development scenarios Run full-cycle economics including sensitivities, price cases, and timing scenarios Align economic outputs with corporate planning and value assurance standards Improve workflows and automate recurring economic evaluations Risk & Cross-Functional Support Support risk and uncertainty analysis and value-of-information studies Collaborate with reservoir, geology, drilling, planning, and finance teams Deliver technical presentations and timely updates to management Support regulatory compliance and maintain high ethical standards
Project Cost Engineer
Location: Bagdad
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 4 years
Under general supervision, project management support, construction management support, cost and schedule analysis, reporting, and general project controls support. Essential Functions: Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems through various methods such as using industry related technical knowledge, designing innovative short cuts, and reviewing engineering alternatives. Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts status against an established baseline schedule. Understands the construction methodology and can identify potential issues and impacts and propose corrective actions. Assess the impact(s) of design or construction changes and associated cost growth and/or schedule slippages. Evaluates proposed process improvements, requests for information (RFIs), and differing site conditions for impacts to the project in terms of cost and/or schedule. Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to validate project estimates, change orders and scope changes through the review of design drawings, sketches, calculations, or other information supplied by the engineering or construction company. Understands and applies engineering, procurement and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships to the scope of work and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. Utilizes engineering knowledge and experience to review and process engineering submittals and track the progress of the same and coordinate submittal and reviews with the project manager, project team members and any other stakeholders as directed by his/her supervisor. Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to assist in project planning. Based on design reviews, identifies any out-of-scope changes and documents quantity variances based on material take-offs (MTOs) from design documents. Review contractor equipment logs, time sheets, supplier invoices and contracts to check that equipment and personnel are being utilized as specified. Validate the reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project with the contractors through spot checks of the design documents and/or construction progress. Review contractor schedules for accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule. Reviews project documents, including design sets, to determine project milestones and sequencing and validate that the construction schedules comply with the project documents. Assist in processing project change notices and reporting of changes through the Change Management System. Assist in compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the project. Perform other duties as required.
Sr. Engineer - Operational Improvement Equipment Life Cycle
Location: Phoenix
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 3 years
As a Senior Engineer you will plan, organize, manage and evaluate designated engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases on time and within budget. Duties include: Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects. Manage projects and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion or modifications. Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, or existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations. Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering area. Develop and evaluate AFE's (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests. May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment. May represent the site on company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams. Works on complex issues and implements solutions mostly through the determination of strategy and delegation to others in a group of functional area. Often collaborates with managers and/or functional or site leaders and has some interaction with external colleagues. Works under moderate supervision and has some latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact department or individual work group. Contributes to budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations. Manages appropriate project budgets for consulting services. Manages a specific program or project, but typically does not supervise people.
Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost
Location: Pheonix
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 4 years
🕒 Contract Positions - Major Mining Projects The Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost will support large-scale mining projects focused on infrastructure project across multiple mine sites. located in Phoenix, Arizona and will eventually move to a 4x1 rotation* in Morenci, AZ at the project site. 🛠️ Key Responsibilities: Lead cost control processes across projects-develop cost control systems, track commitments, accruals, forecasts, and change management Own and manage the cost scope of the change management process using company systems Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost performance reports at both project and corporate levels Review design and procurement changes for cost and schedule impacts; identify quantity variances based on MTOs Forecast, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions for schedule slippage or cost overruns Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align scopes and track performance Conduct contractor audits (equipment, time, invoicing) to validate cost accuracy Prepare cost estimates for minor scopes and review change orders for compliance Drive solutions to project controls issues and continuously improve processes
Mechanical Technician
Location: Carlsbad
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 3 years
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical components and rotating equipment Assist mechanical engineers in planning and testing mechanical systems and machinery Execute work according to approved job plans and procedures Review job packs prior to execution and provide feedback for improvements Identify safety risks associated with each task and ensure hazards are mitigated before work begins Actively participate in all required job safety processes and tools Request required work permits and notify supervision if permits are delayed beyond 30 minutes Record equipment history and maintenance data in systems such as Global Reliability Tool (GRT) and data sheets Support preparation of cost estimates and maintenance proposals as needed Communicate equipment conditions clearly and recommend corrective actions
Mechanical Technician II
Location: Carlsbad
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 0 years
Key Responsibilities Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical components and rotating equipment Assist mechanical engineers in planning and testing mechanical systems and machinery Execute work according to approved job plans and procedures Review job packs prior to execution and provide feedback for improvements Identify safety risks associated with each task and ensure hazards are mitigated before work begins Actively participate in all required job safety processes and tools Request required work permits and notify supervision if permits are delayed beyond 30 minutes Record equipment history and maintenance data in systems such as Global Reliability Tool (GRT) and data sheets Support preparation of cost estimates and maintenance proposals as needed Communicate equipment conditions clearly and recommend corrective actions
Project Controls Lead II
Location: Spring
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 0 years
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Provide timely and accurate data and deliverables in support of benchmarking and tool building* Provide overall project cost, schedule, progress measurement, and change management leadership and expertise* Provide support to Project Team and Stewards with cost and schedule analysis, reporting, forecasting and budgeting* Development of Project Controls Plan and Management of Change (MOC) Plan* Ensure that the Stewardship process is established and implemented, leading to monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews* Coordinates and communicates priorities for new and ongoing estimating, planning and cost control activities* Leads preparation and maintenance of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), the Original Control Budget (OCB), Current Control Budget (CCB) and Project Master Schedule, and Budget (Planning & Budgeting (P&B) ), and the overall cost and progress control system* Coordinate the collecting, analyzing, and reporting of project cost and schedule control information, to ensure overall project status is assessed and potential problem areas identified; prepares overall cost and schedule forecasts* Administer and facilitates the Management of Change process* Facilitate Capital Efficiency / Opportunities and Vulnerabilities process* Interface with Controllers regarding AFEs/budgets and invoices and development of Work-In-Place* Participate in bid evaluation process (as required)* Participate in developing Contract Price Budgets and Contract Control Schedules and Milestones* Ensure familiarity of Project Controls team with Contractor payment terms and contract coordination procedures applicable to their scope* Leads preparation for Gates Reviews, Advance Commitment, Full Funding or Supplement activities- Coordinates development of cost and schedule estimates in preparation of Gate and Check Point/Advance Commitment reviews- Coordinate development of Estimate Confidence Packages and Estimate Development Plans* Respond to ad hoc requests from Project Management Team (PMT) related to Controls/Reporting* Consortium / Affiliate / Joint Venture presentations* Supports preparation of Close-out Reporting / CA$HD Input* Perform quality assurance at the project level by monitoring and appraising the performance of Contractors in the areas of cost control, progress measurement and schedule control* Responsible for ensuring that proper and effective project control measures are executed by the Contractor; including the Contractor's cost and schedule control organization, plans and procedures* Review and, where appropriate, endorse schedule, progress and cost baselines and forecast prepared by contractors* Review progress measures reported by the Contractor* Review cost and schedule bases of Contractor's Change Proposals / Orders; including progress trends developed by Contractor* Assist site management in developing/reviewing cost and schedule corrective actions and recovery plans, and making sure needed actions/plans are implemented* Manage the Cost and Schedule organization including the Contractor sites and serve as the central link from the Project to the organization* Maintain close liaison with other members of the organization on the Project and the function* Coordinates development of Project Controls Implementation Plan tailored to the specific project* Provide feedback and mentor to project controls engineers and planners in the project* Ensure Functional alignment for support and approval of key deliverables (i.e. Estimate Confidence Package, Estimate Development Plan, etc.)* Drives and promotes capital efficiency on projects being stewarded by the department
What do Biomedical Engineers do?
Biomedical engineers are tasked with various critical responsibilities. They analyze and assess medical equipment and devices to ensure their compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. They collaborate with healthcare providers and other stakeholders to understand their needs and design innovative solutions that enhance patient care and safety.
Biomedical engineers also conduct extensive testing and validation of medical technology to ensure its reliability and accuracy. They troubleshoot and address any issues that arise during testing, making necessary improvements and adjustments to meet the highest safety and quality standards.
In addition, in this role biomedical engineers often need to train other personnel on using equipment safely, conduct research on biological processes, and write reports on protocols and standards.
What are the required skills for a Biomedical Engineer?
To excel in the role of a biomedical engineer, individuals must possess a comprehensive skillset. Strong problem-solving abilities are essential for addressing complex technical challenges. Effective communication skills are necessary for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and technicians.
Moreover, biomedical engineers should have a deep understanding of medical device regulations and compliance procedures to ensure that the technology they develop meets all safety and legal requirements. Analytical skills are crucial for conducting thorough risk assessments and validation tests.
Where do Biomedical Engineers work?
Biomedical engineers find employment opportunities in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, research institutions, medical device manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies. They may also work with government agencies and organizations dedicated to advancing healthcare technology and improving patient outcomes.
Common Biomedical Engineer responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test medical equipment and devices, ensuring they meet safety standards and regulatory guidelines;
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to understand their needs and requirements, incorporating them into the design process;
- Conduct extensive testing and validation of medical technology, making improvements to enhance safety and efficiency;
- Stay updated with industry advancements and regulations, integrating the latest practices;
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to maintain the reliability and functionality of medical technology;
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle;
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to foster collaboration and achieve project objectives;
- Analyze and assess potential risks associated with medical devices, implementing preventive measures to enhance patient safety;
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the performance of medical equipment and devices;
- Keep detailed records of design, testing, and validation processes, adhering to documentation standards;
- Support the implementation of new medical technologies in healthcare facilities through training and education.
Qualifications for Biomedical Engineers
To become a biomedical engineer, candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field. Additional certifications in medical device regulations or quality management are advantageous.
Other essential qualifications include:
- 2-4+ years of experience in biomedical engineering or healthcare-related projects;
- Strong knowledge of medical device regulations and safety standards;
- Proficiency in conducting testing and validation procedures for medical technology;
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities;
- Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare practices;
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams;
- Dedication to ensuring patient safety and improving healthcare outcomes through innovative technology.
