Project Engineer

Kap Project Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Kap Project Services in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a qualified Project Engineer/Coordinator for a long-term contract. The role requires coordinating mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and structural disciplines and leading field walks with stakeholders.

You will apply Stage Gate practices, manage MOC, cost tracking, and scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project). Strong writing and communication are essential, with exposure to operating plants and field-execution support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• TWIC credential required.
• PE/EIT, PMP/CAPM and OSHA 10 preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Stage Gate process, P&IDs and process systems.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline teams in field and office.
• MOC, cost tracking, and schedule tracking experience.
• Ability to lead meetings and conduct field walks.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, and Structural.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders and perform field walks.
• Oversee Stage Gate process and MOC activities.
• Develop scope, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Provide field execution support and coordinate contractors.
• Review P&IDs and process system knowledge.

Skills

Effective communicator

Strong writing skills

Proactive and self-driven

Strong safety mindset

Able to work in field and office

Fast-paced, changing conditions

Strong field presence

Operating plant environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

TWIC (required)

PE/EIT (preferred)

PMP/CAPM (preferred)

OSHA 10 (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location: Corpus Christi, TX
• Employment Type: Long Term – Contract
• Compensation: Dependent on Experience (DOE)
• Benefits: PTO, Health Benefits, and 401(k)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Certifications

• TWIC (required)
• PE/EIT (preferred)
• PMP/CAPM (preferred)
• OSHA 10 (preferred)

Technical Skills

• Multi-discipline coordination (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Structural)
• Ability to lead meetings with stakeholders and conduct field walks
• Knowledge of Stage Gate process
• Strong writing skills
• Understanding of P&IDs and process systems
• Equipment and specification familiarity
• Construction and commissioning knowledge
• Management of Change (MOC) experience
• Scope development and control
• Cost tracking and forecasting
• Estimating experience
• Schedule tracking (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Contractor and vendor coordination
• Field execution support

Software

• Microsoft Office (required)
• Primavera P6 (preferred)
• SAP (preferred)
• Field execution support

Soft Skills

• Strong safety mindset
• Effective communicator
• Proactive and self-driven
• Able to work in both field and office environments
• Comfortable in fast-paced, changing conditions
• Strong field presence
• Comfortable working in an operating plant environment