Electrical Heat Tracing Project Engineer

Chemelex; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex, a global leader in electric heat tracing and sensing solutions, is seeking an engineer to provide design support for EHT systems, review deliverables, and assist in field verification on industrial projects in Louisiana and beyond.

You will prepare CWPs, BOMs, drawings, and technical docs; coordinate with project managers and field crews; and help ensure compliance with codes, standards, and customer specs while promoting safe, efficient operations at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline required.
• 2+ years of engineering, construction, or industrial project experience.
• Experience in industrial construction, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Exposure to electric heat tracing systems is considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with scheduling or project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, etc.).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the design, review, construction, maintenance, and commissioning of electric heat tracing (EHT) systems.
• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Bills of Material (BOMs), drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support design reviews and verify that engineering work complies with customer specifications, company standards, applicable codes, and industry regulations.
• Participate in field walks, constructability reviews, and installation verification activities.
• Collaborate with construction management to develop manpower plans, coordinate crew mobilization, and ensure field resources are available to support project schedules and execution goals.
• Assist with troubleshooting field installation issues and recommend practical engineering solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support project execution by coordinating engineering activities with Project Managers, Project Engineers, customers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Participate in change management activities by documenting technical changes and supporting cost and schedule impact assessments.
• Develop technical knowledge of electric heat tracing products, systems, and applications.
• Build positive working relationships with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders while delivering responsive technical support.
• Promote a strong safety culture by following company and client safety requirements and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD / CAD software

Job description

Chemelex, a global leader in electric heat tracing and sensing solutions, is seeking an engineer to provide design support for EHT systems, review deliverables, and assist in field verification on industrial projects in Louisiana and beyond.

You will prepare CWPs, BOMs, drawings, and technical docs; coordinate with project managers and field crews; and help ensure compliance with codes, standards, and customer specs while promoting safe, efficient operations at customer sites.