Onsite Project Engineer Lead

S&B Engineers and Constructors; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work schedules

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

S&B Engineers and Constructors seeks a Sr. Project Lead / Engineer to join our Baton Rouge-area team and serve as the on-site representative for client coordination and project execution.

You will lead field activities, align engineering, procurement, and construction, and ensure safety and timely delivery on brownfield sites. The role requires a 4-year engineering degree (or equivalent), strong communication and field coordination skills, and the ability to work with site operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
• Five plus years in project engineering, project management, or similar roles in refining, petrochemical, or industrial facilities.
• Strong communication, organization and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to work in the field and pass background checks and TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on-site liaison between client staff and engineering, construction, and project teams.
• Facilitate communication, coordination and issue resolution among client stakeholders.
• Support integration of project execution activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and site operations.
• Coordinate MOC activities and track inputs, reviews and approvals on site.
• Help identify and define new project scope opportunities with client personnel.
• Coordinate field information gathering, site walk-throughs and scope validation for deliverables and execution plans.
• Align project priorities, technical requirements, schedules, and work processes with client personnel and project teams.
• Provide on-site input to improve constructability, operability, maintainability, and execution readiness.
• Monitor interfaces, communicate concerns, and drive timely decisions to minimize delays and risk.
• Participate in client meetings, planning, scope reviews and other coordination activities.

Skills

On-site leadership

Client liaison

Project coordination

Brownfield execution

Safety compliance

Schedule coordination

Field operations

Contract management

Education

4-year engineering degree

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

OVERVIEW

S&B is currently seeking a Sr. Project Lead / Engineer to join our team in the Baton Rouge, LA geographical area.

ABOUT S&B

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With our extensive experience, we have successfully undertaken diverse projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions. Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Moreover, our company culture is unparalleled, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. At S&B, we understand the value of our talented team, and we ensure they are rewarded accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain the best professionals in the field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The On-Site Project Engineer will serve as S&B’s permanent site-based representative to support the day-to-day activities as directed by the client. This individual will help facilitate integration of project execution activities for the site, support development of new project scopes, and provide on-site coordination to improve alignment, responsiveness, and overall project delivery.

EDUCATION

• Normally requires a 4-year degree in Engineering. Equivalent work experience may substitute with demonstrated experience in lieu of a degree.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five plus years (preferred) of demonstrated experience as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, or similar project execution role in refining, petrochemical, or industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of brownfield project execution, field coordination, and owner-contractor interface management.
• Ability to develop project scopes and support early project planning activities.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with site operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and contractor personnel.
• Working knowledge of project controls, schedule coordination, and execution planning is preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and responsive client service.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision. Self-starter.
• Must be willing and able to work in the field.
• All candidates must pass background checks, drug screening and qualify for issuance of TWIC credentials.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary on-site liaison between local client staff and outside engineering and construction, project management, and support personnel.
• Facilitate efficient communication, coordination, and issue resolution between client stakeholders.
• Support integration of project execution activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and site operations.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) coordination activities by helping track, communicate, and facilitate required inputs, reviews, and approvals between site personnel.
• Assist in identifying, developing, and defining new project scope opportunities in coordination with client personnel.
• Coordinate field information gathering, site walkthroughs, and scope validation to support development of project deliverables, estimates, and execution plans.
• Help align project priorities, technical requirements, schedules, and work processes between client personnel and project teams.
• Provide on-site input to improve constructability, operability, maintainability, and overall execution readiness for proposed and active work.
• Monitor project interfaces, communicate emerging concerns, and help drive timely decisions to minimize delays, rework, and execution risk.
• Participate in client meetings, planning sessions, scope reviews, and other project coordination activities as required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the site operations, maintenance, engineering, and project stakeholders while representing S&B in a professional manner.
• Supporting work safe practices and ensuring coordination efforts are consistent with site requirements and S&B procedures.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Job success often hinges upon interpersonal communication and relationship development skills, and job tasks require frequent interchange, and successful completion depends in large part upon effective interaction and communication with others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally, will conduct or participate in field trips to existing plants. This requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance. Lifting of 25 pounds may be required. It also requires clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise. Frequently, will conduct or participate in construction meetings at job sites in operating plants. This may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, work near moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals and airborne particles.

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