Scope of Position 

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing and integrating innovative and cost-effective engineering design in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards for all phases of the process engineering work in a multi-discipline team approach, along with leadership and mentorship opportunities. Project Engineers are actively involved in team approach and makes recommendations to deliver integrated process/systems as specified and contracted.

Job Responsibilities 

• Application of Knowledge of Process Systems
  • Supports execution of the process scope of services that meets customer’s project requirements and complies with all applicable codes, ordinances, standards and regulations.
  • Applies experience and engineering knowledge to support development of technical proposals and execute projects.
  • Supports planning, conducting and coordinating all discipline engineering functions based on their review of a project scope of work with focus on design, operation, and material/equipment selection.
  • Effectively communicates with other Engineers, Project Managers, Clients and Suppliers. 
  • Follows engineering procedures. 
• Design
  • Participates in project strategy meetings, develops design concepts and recommends systems.
  • Responsible for the production of well-organized, finished drawings of good appearance, accuracy, clarity and correctness.
  • Maintains orderly work files and prepares clear, well written correspondence. 
  • Researches, documents and is responsible for discipline design compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, standards and regulations.
  • Researches and is responsible for discipline design compliance with proposal/client criteria.
  • Executes or coordinates with designers for layout.
  • Defines and performs and/or checks engineering calculations and analyses.
  • Writes discipline specifications for assigned projects.
    • Responsible for placement of safety symbols on construction documents as necessary for discipline.
  • Supports technical review of project technical requirements with team to define work plan.
  • Assists with plotting, production and assembly of drawing packages.
  • Develops or verifies utility matrixes, equipment lists, equipment specifications and controls.
  • Develops and/or reviews discipline specific drawings, schedules and calculations, and provides guidance and input for similar technical documents provided by Design Associates.
• Construction Support
  • Participates in plant surveys or field inspections, development of solutions to field problems, preparation of field orders, addenda and record drawings.
  • Provides clarification of the design, responding to Contractor inquiries, and serves a lead role for site support for equipment installation, start-up and commissioning efforts.
  • Effectively manages project startup, commissioning, verification and closeout tasks.
  • Provides timely solutions to field problems and prepares field orders, addenda and record drawings.
  • Participates as requested in construction inspection to monitor compliance with design intent, construction drawings and specifications. Inspections may occur at the client’s site or at a vendor. Prepares inspection reports.
• Project Management
  • Represent Process Team in both internal and external (Clients/Vendors) design reviews throughout the project.
  • Prepares presentation materials.
  • Assists the project team with the identification of consulting partners and pre-qualifies them for appropriate services.
  • Writes Scope of Work (SOW) and develops/assembles all technical drawings required to issue Bid Packages.
  • Manages Bid Packages in terms of evaluating bids for technical conformance, participates in overall Vendor selection and provides technical support to the Procurement team throughout the purchase cycle.
  • Reviews and comments on vendor submittal documents for conformance with contract documents.
  • Monitors client requests against the proposal and known scope of work. Develops engineering change notices under the direction of the Project Manager.
  • Leads and/or coordinates work with other disciplines and participates in interdisciplinary coordination checks and QA/QC reviews to minimize deficiencies, errors and omissions in drawings and specifications.
  • Supports creating and/or updating Standards and Procedures for executing projects effectively and efficiently.
  • Provides technical guidance, mentorship and training for Design Associates.
• Planning, Scheduling and Profitability
  • Creates discipline work plan for assigned projects. Monitors workload status, advising supervisor of difficulties in accomplishing schedules.
  • Supports production and man-hour estimate for project effort for all work in process discipline. Develops process related budgets under the direction of the Project Manager.
  • Produces pricing and proposal presentation documents.
  • Assists in coordinating information with and monitoring efforts/costs of discipline-related outside consultants.
  • Tracks actual hours worked each week for themselves and their project team, and informs director if deliverables are tracking within schedule and budget.
  • Coordinates with team to produce a well-coordinated, technically sound, complete set of documents reflecting the required scope of work on time and within the budget.
  • Assists the project team in RFP responses, developing proposals including the preparation of conceptual estimates, schedules and other proposal documents. 
• Professional Development
  • Opportunities to pursue FE or PE License working with Professional Engineers.
  • Encouraged to consider further educational opportunities.
  • Participates in professional organizations in terms of memberships and/or educational courses and seminars.
• Leadership
  • Adheres to established company standards and policies.
  • Directs technical efforts of discipline subordinates assigned to the project.
  • Self-starter who works well within groups and individually to further improve and contribute to the growth and effectiveness of the Department.
  • Provides guidance and mentorship to Design Associates.
• Travel as required.
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed.
• May supervise others.

Education & Years of Experience 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of industry related experience. 

Qualifications 

• PE license preferred or desire to obtain PE license
• Experience and/or knowledge with standard process equipment in terms of operation and applications: pumps, piping, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, filtration, etc.
• Experience and/or knowledge with the following utility operations and functions: boilers, compressed air, water treatment, ammonia and glycol refrigeration, wastewater, CIP/SIP systems, cooling towers, furnaces, etc.
• Knowledge of engineering role in equipment procurement (data sheets, specifications, bid packages, technical bid evaluations, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving individual should be able to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Knowledge of vendor qualification, procurement and administrative practices.
• Proficient in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Smart P&IDs preferred.
• Motivated, self-starter with the desire to continue to learn and take leadership roles in projects.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.