Engineering & Estimation Lead

Buffalo Builders, LLC; Springdale (AR); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Buffalo Builders, LLC in Springdale, AR seeks an Engineering & Estimation Lead to drive FEL/FEED activities and accurate cost estimates for capital projects in refining, petrochemical, energy, and power generation. You will partner with clients, engineering firms, vendors, and internal teams to define scope and requirements, enabling sound investment decisions.

The role emphasizes multidisciplinary design coordination, constructability, and alignment with client expectations, with a focus on

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–15 years of design experience in refining, petrochemical, energy or power generation.
• Experience on multidisciplinary engineering design teams.
• Proficiency with FEL/FEED estimating and project scope development.

Responsabilidades

• Lead or support FEL/FEED stages for capital projects.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, specs and related docs.
• Perform or oversee process calculations and mechanical design reviews.
• Develop and communicate cost estimates aligned with milestones.
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure constructability and accuracy.
• Present scope, estimates, and technical basis to stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Ownership

Technical judgment

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Continuous improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

CHEMCARD

Aspen Capital Cost Estimator

Bluebeam

Descripción del empleo

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Project Management Team Full Time Professional Springdale, AR, US

Position Summary

The Engineering & Estimation Lead leads and supports front-end loading (FEL), front-end engineering design (FEED), and cost estimation for capital projects in the refining, petrochemical, energy, and power generation sectors. The position works with clients, external engineering firms, vendors, and internal project teams to define project scope, establish technical requirements, develop credible cost estimates, and support investment and project-sanctioning decisions. The role coordinates multidisciplinary design work to promote technical accuracy, constructability, alignment with client expectations, and effective transition to project management.

• Lead or support process and mechanical design packages, basis-of-design documentation, and scope definitions through FEL/FEED stages.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, specifications, and related technical documents to clarify project requirements.
• Perform or oversee equipment sizing, process calculations, and mechanical design reviews as appropriate.
• Develop, review, and communicate conceptual and detailed cost estimates aligned with FEL/FEED milestones.
• Document estimate assumptions, engineering calculations, scope boundaries, and supporting information.
• Maintain and apply historical project cost and design data to improve estimating consistency and accuracy.

Coordination, Risk & Constructability

• Coordinate across process, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, and other disciplines to support integrated, constructible designs.
• Partner with clients and outside engineering firms to align technical scope, schedules, and cost expectations.
• Identify technical, schedule, and cost risks; contribute to mitigation planning, value engineering, and constructability reviews.

Communication & Delivery

• Prepare and present scope, estimate, and technical-basis packages for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and site visits as required.
• Provide complete, organized project definition and estimating information to project managers at handoff.
• Manage multiple project scopes, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5-15 years of design experience in refining, petrochemical, energy, or power generation.
• Demonstrated experience on multidisciplinary engineering design teams.
• Technical expertise in process and mechanical design, including project scope development and FEL/FEED estimating.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes, including API and ASME.
• Proficiency with relevant process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, CHEMCARD), estimating tools (e.g., Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Bluebeam), and project management software.

Core Competencies & Behavioral Expectations

• Ownership & initiative: Independently identifies gaps, advances decisions, and follows through on commitments.
• Technical judgment: Balances engineering rigor, constructability, project risk, and cost implications.
• Collaboration: Builds productive working relationships with clients, external design partners, vendors, and internal teams.
• Communication: Explains technical issues, assumptions, and recommendations clearly to varied audiences.
• Organization & accountability: Prioritizes competing deadlines and maintains dependable, accurate documentation.
• Continuous improvement: Uses lessons learned and historical data to strengthen future work.

Performance Expectations

Performance will be evaluated through the quality and timeliness of project definition and estimate deliverables; clarity and traceability of assumptions and documentation; identification and communication of risks; effectiveness of cross-functional coordination and client communication; readiness of project handoffs; and contribution to estimating and design-process improvement. Specific project goals and measures will be established with the Sector General Manager.

Working Conditions & Travel

The role includes office-based coordination and technical work, client and design-review meetings, and site visits as project needs require. Specific travel frequency, physical demands, and any site-related requirements should be confirmed by the hiring manager before final approval.

Internal Administration

This document describes the general scope and expectations of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve with business and project needs. HR and the hiring manager should confirm classification, supervisory scope, and working-condition details before issuance.