CO Plant Project Engineer | Commissioning & Startup Leader

Engineers and Constructors International Inc.; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECI Group is seeking a Project Engineer for the CO Plant in Waggaman, Louisiana. This onsite contract role spans 12–24 months, focused on delivering SMR and VPSA units on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering and quality teams to optimize asset performance and reliability. The ideal candidate has 15–20+ years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction or PM, with strong leadership and budgeting skills, and familiarity with project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 15–20+ years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction or PM.
• Experience with manufacturing and utilities environments.
• Knowledge of SMR and VPSA technologies is a plus.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CO Plant equipment selection, delivery, startup and commissioning for SMR and VPSA units.
• Lead projects through permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and manage budgets, identify variances, report status.
• Create detailed schedules, manage dependencies and resources.
• Select consultants, manage subcontractors, and handle change orders.
• Ensure safety, design integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage stakeholders and report project performance and risks.
• Support spare parts optimization and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

PMP certification

LEED certification (advantageous)

Tools

Project management software

Budgeting tools

Data modeling & reporting

Job description

ECI Group is seeking a Project Engineer for the CO Plant in Waggaman, Louisiana. This onsite contract role spans 12–24 months, focused on delivering SMR and VPSA units on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering and quality teams to optimize asset performance and reliability. The ideal candidate has 15–20+ years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction or PM, with strong leadership and budgeting skills, and familiarity with project management