Project Controls Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Houston, Katy (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) seeks a Project Controls Engineer to join our team at the Katy, TX headquarters. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, schedulers, and construction professionals to improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and execution.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making and continuous improvement in EPC environments. You will develop and maintain reports and schedules, analyze cost and progress data, and support risk management and change control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Excel, Power BI, and other tools.
• Help project teams improve planning quality and execution performance.
• Organize, validate, and analyze project cost, progress, schedule, labor, and productivity data.
• Participate in planning workshops, schedule reviews, forecasts, and project performance discussions.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and inefficiencies within large datasets.
• Support cost forecasting, progress measurement, change management, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support development and maintenance of integrated schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join our team. You will work with project managers, engineers, schedulers, and construction professionals to improve project planning, forecasting, reporting, and execution. Using project data and analytical tools, you will help teams develop executable plans, forecast outcomes, identify risks, and make better business decisions.

This role is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals who enjoy solving complex problems and applying technical skills to improve project performance and bottom-line results.

This position is based full-time at our headquarters in Katy, TX. Remote work is not available.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm executing on complex energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Their focus and expertise is in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. OPD is known for technical excellence, disciplined project execution, and a culture that empowers engineers to take ownership and create long‑term value.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Excel, Power BI, and other tools
• Help project teams improve planning quality and execution performance
• Organize, validate, and analyze project cost, progress, schedule, labor, and productivity data
• Participate in planning workshops, schedule reviews, forecasts, and project performance discussions
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and inefficiencies within large datasets
• Support cost forecasting, progress measurement, change management, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support development and maintenance of integrated schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Applied Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Internship, co-op, or professional experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, industrial, energy, or EPC environments
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, cost management, or project controls
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Experience using Power BI
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, VBA, or macros
• Experience working with databases, large datasets, Python, SQL, or similar technical tools

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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