Welcome to PENTA Careers
PENTA Engineering a world leader in the cement, lime, industrial minerals, mining, coal and fertilizer industries seeks qualified engineers and designers in the Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Disciplines and Project and Construction Managers to work at its St. Louis, MO headquarters.
PENTA’s employees are our most valuable asset. Our corporate culture revolves around diversity, friendly atmosphere, strong commitment to quality and clients. We constantly support and challenge our staff to evolve and develop in their areas of expertise. We want to attract, develop, and maintain a highly qualified staff to support our growth.
- PENTA offers competitive compensation and an attractive package of benefits.
- PENTA is committed to developing its people. For this reason, PENTA has developed and encourages participation in learning clubs, professional training and mentoring programs.
- PENTA provides a flexible office environment, where every individual accomplishment and success is celebrated.
If your earnest desire is to advance your career in a diverse working environment specializing in designing and building industrial plants, please email your resume to careers@penta.net. We will contact you when an opportunity matching your skill set is available.
Current Career Opportunities
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
We are looking for experienced construction managers for field assignments. Our jobs range from 3-8 months in the field. We offer challenging work coupled with great benefits, true professionals and a great company to work for.
You will be responsible for the overall leadership and on-site field administration managing timeline, budget, change orders of a large-scale, industrial plant or facility. Prior work in industrial construction is a plus.
Required experience:
- Construction Management: 3 years in heavy industrial environment
- Construction: 10 years in heavy industrial environment
- Articulate in Spanish is a plus
Company Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance package: Medical, dental and vision insurance available on first day of employment
- 401k with company match
- Three weeks’ vacation available immediately upon hire
While the hiring team at PENTA is interested in your technical experience, we are compelled to hear more about your investigative mind, drive to excellence and can-do attitude!
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SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Competencies
- Good analytical skills with ability to perform calculations quickly and accurately.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to coordinate work with staff members, clients, and contractors.
- Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources efficiently.
Primary Functions
- Familiar with Building Codes, Structural Specialty Codes, and reference codes pertaining to wood, concrete, masonry, and steel.
- Reviews primary layout of structural framing schemes and discusses alternatives and the pros and cons of each with designers prior to framing layout.
- Experience in Revit to design and produce drawings, Excel software to prepare schedules, charts, reports, etc.
- Reviews all drawings compared to reference drawings from vendor, existing structures drawings by others or general arrangement drawings and other structural drawings.
- Reviews drawing layout, dimensions, and details.
- Interacts with Project Manager, Chief Structural Engineer and Project team regarding work status and progress of the work.
- Experienced in earthworks, foundation designs, concrete and Steel superstructures, underground services, steel trusses, towers, pipe racks and supports, steel bins and concrete silos, stacks.
- Interacts with all disciplines, assists in proposal preparation. Field inspection work.
- Stays informed about new technology and advancements in the field to keep abreast of new developments, methods, and procedures.
- Responsible for schedules and budgets as lead engineer.
Education, Licenses and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering
- PE and/or SE preferred
- Minimum 8 years relevant experience
- Master of Science Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering preferred
Other Credentials, Aptitude, Knowledge and Qualifications (Requirements)
- Knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD
- Proficiency with Revit software, 3D structural modeling analysis programs and drawing preparation
- High comfort level with technology, computer and structural analysis software, technical design, modeling, and CAD
- Familiarity with reference materials and where/how to find information needed in professional work
Company Benefits:
- Comprehensive insurance package: Medical, dental and vision insurance available on first day of employment
- 401k with company match
- Three weeks’ vacation eligibility upon hire
Apply now to join a world-class engineering and design/build firm where you can truly make a difference.
E/O/E
Job Type: Full-time
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Summary
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the schedule, budget, and scope of work, delivering excellent results and meeting the client’s expectations while achieving PENTA’s business objectives.
Competencies
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to coordinate work with staff members, clients, and contractors.
- Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources efficiently.
- Excellent people management and motivational skills.
Primary Functions
- Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical execution of multiple or large-scale projects.
- Assists in the preparation of proposals to the client: interacts with Chief Engineer to develop project scope, selection of team members, development of competitive pricing and preliminary schedule.
- After project award, creates a Project Procedures Manual; develops the project schedule; defines the project organization by working with department managers and manager of branch offices to identify required resources; establishes staffing requirements, communicates project objectives and budgetary requirements to the project team, executes project work plans and makes revisions to meet changing project needs and requirements.
- Acts as liaison between the client and designers, engineers and other team members; identifies problems and resolves issues in an efficient and timely manner.
- Manages the project budget; tracks and reports project revenue, labor costs and expenses. Responsible for timely and accurate invoicing.
- Travels domestically and internationally.
Education, Licenses and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural or Electrical)
- PE preferred or pursuit of PE
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering and leadership/supervisory role in industrial plants
Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD; Microsoft Project. Good understanding of process calculation software
Company Benefits:
- Comprehensive insurance package: Medical, dental and vision insurance available on first day of employment
- 401k with company match
- Three weeks’ vacation eligibility upon hire
Apply now to join a world-class engineering and design/build firm where you can truly make a difference.
E/O/E
Job Type: Full-time
ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER
Summary:
The Electrical Power Engineer will be responsible for power distribution design, controls, and instrumentation.
Competencies
- Experience in medium and low voltage distribution systems in heavy process industries.
- Knowledge of electrical maintenance systems.
- Familiar with safety guidelines related to industrial plant power distribution.
- Knowledge of computer applications such as AutoCad, Revit, SKM Power tools.
- Good communication skills.
Primary Functions:
- Configures, programs, and sets up GE Multilink Protective Relays or equivalent for medium voltage (5kV) feeder, transformer, and motor protection.
- Configures, programs, and commissions Allen-Bradley automation equipment including, legacy, CONTROLLOGIX, PLCs, PanelView operator interfaces, Factory Talk View HMI, and VFDs.
- Conducts field checkout and startup of electrical systems, equipment, and instrumentation, including commissioning support for process and mechanical equipment.
- Prepares logic diagrams to facilitate automation programming.
- Performs Energy Audits.
- Implements a PLC based process control and instrumentation package.
Education, Licenses and/or Experience (Requirements)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred
- P.E. registration
- NCEES Professional Engineer Certification preferred
- 10+ years’ design engineering experience
Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power tools
Company Benefits:
- Comprehensive insurance package: Medical, dental and vision insurance available on first day of employment
- 401k with company match
- Three weeks’ vacation eligibility upon hire
Apply now to join a world-class engineering and design/build firm where you can truly make a difference.
E/O/E
Job Type: Full-time
