Lead Project Engineer

Honeywell; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join their innovative team in Des Plaines. This role involves leading project engineering plans and ensuring customer specifications are met. You will coordinate design development and equipment procurement, while also mentoring less experienced engineers. With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, this position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of energy solutions. If you are a proactive leader with extensive experience in project engineering, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project engineering/management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering plans and processes.
• Manage development of detailed design for products.
• Coordinate equipment procurement and fabrication processes.

Skills

Project Engineering

Mechanical Equipment Design

Communication Skills

Sales Experience in Oil and Gas

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

THE BUSINESS

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) is a global technology and manufacturing company that invents and commercializes solutions to address some of the world's most critical challenges. With a diverse portfolio spanning multiple industries, Honeywell is committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses. Our broad range of products and services includes aerospace systems, building technologies, performance materials, safety and productivity solutions, and more. We leverage our expertise in software, hardware, and engineering to develop innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for people around the globe.

With a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, Honeywell fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We prioritize integrity, ethics, and workplace respect in everything we do. Our behaviors, such as innovating and creating value for customers, embracing transformation, and driving accountability, shape our performance culture and drive our success. As a global company, Honeywell operates in more than 70 countries and serves customers in over 150 countries. We have a strong presence in key industrial end markets and are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving sustainable growth.

Honeywell Energy & Sustainability Solutions (ESS) is a global technology firm that focuses on enabling the energy evolution and providing sustainable solutions to reduce emissions. ESS offers innovative products and services to customers across various industries, helping them improve their energy efficiency and sustainability practices. With a dedication to addressing the world's critical demand for energy, ESS plays a key role in driving the transition towards a more sustainable and low-carbon future.

THE POSITION

UOP, a Honeywell company headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. For more information visit www.uop.com.

As a Lead Project Engineer, you will be joining a team of project professionals supporting one of Honeywell's businesses. You will lead the implementation of project engineering plans, processes, support programmatic MOS, support forecasting & capacity analysis related to delivery requirements. You will support business leaders and present detailed requirements, actions, and status as assigned. You will also be working under moderate supervision of a Sr. Program Manager to execute within scope, on-schedule, and meeting cost targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding the customer specification requirements and ensuring their integration into the Mechanical Flow Diagram (MFD)

• Manage the development of the detailed design for new and existing products lines

• Hold weekly meetings with the discipline engineering team members/ detail designer/ fabricator to address project development status and solve challenging technical requirements and problems

• Coordinate equipment procurement activities (modules, vessels, exchanges, rotating, instrumentation, and miscellaneous equipment)

• Manage the fabrication process and partner with the fabricator to deliver equipment that exceeds customer’s expectations

• Manage technical interface with customers, detail designer, fabricator (s), and internal discipline team

• Obtaining necessary documentation (UOP & customer specifications) for preparing equipment purchase requisitions.

• Coordinating review of vendor equipment drawings and specifications for conformance to UOP requirements

• Managing the project quality plans and checklists

• Coordinating and attending customer factory acceptance testing at vendor facilities.

• Providing support to Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and other relevant UOP departments involved in the execution of assigned projects.

• Participating in infrastructure work to create/revise departmental standards, specifications, and procedures.

• Identifying opportunities for continuous work process and productivity improvements on project activities

• Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced team members

• Provide sales support for project opportunities being pursued. Both CONUS and International Travel to customer and supplier sites – 30-40% annually in 1 to 2 weeks’ durations

• Strategizing and working with the UOP Sales team to market UOP equipment for aftermarket purchases (Burners, Flares, and Thermal Oxidizers)

• Call and visit existing and new customers to determine the needs for replacing plant equipment and purchasing new equipment and / or cross selling equipment within all UOP product lines

• Communicate with plant operators at existing sites to determine equipment replacement and new purchase

• Increase customer retention by providing exceptional customer service and increase trust in UOP technologies

• Perform weekly / bi-weekly calls with clients to determine needs and schedules

• Set up monthly and quarterly visits with clients to determine their yearly planning and shutdown / turnaround timing

• Ability to manage and perform quick turnaround for clients based on their needs

• Perform weekly / bi-weekly calls with clients to determine needs and schedules

• Set up monthly and quarterly visits with clients to determine their yearly planning and shutdown / turnaround timing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

• 10-15 years of experience in a project engineering/ engineering project management role focused on mechanical equipment, modulization design of systems utilized in the refining, petrochemical and/or gas processing industries Experience with EPC Contractors

• 10+ Years of Project Engineering

• 10-15 Years of experience in projects, design engineering, and construction

PREFERRED

• Individuals who are self-motivated and able to lead teams, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events

• Strong oral and written communications skills

• Sales experience in the Oil and Gas Industry

• Work effectively within a team-based environment

• Strong organizational skills multi-tasking skills and ability to adjust priorities quickly

• Ability to mentor and coach less experienced engineers

• International, multi-cultural experience

• Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional Certification

• Project Controls experience (Cost and/or Schedule)

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.