Project Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks a Project Engineer to coordinate engineering projects in Gonzales, LA, ensuring technical compliance, budget adherence, and on-time delivery. You will lead small capital projects (<$5MM) and supervise design, engineering, and construction resources, including field support and safety oversight.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Engineering, PE or PMP preferred, and 5+ years of plant/industrial project experience with strong communication and teamwork skills. Proficiency in SAP and industry standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required.
• Registration as Professional Engineer and/or PMP is highly preferred.
• Requires 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.
• Strong project management and technical skills.
• Experience with engineering projects in a plant or industrial environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Knowledge and application of company standards and project controls tools.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver on commitments.
• Understanding of engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and specifications (scope, budget, and schedule).
• Coordinate project activities and resources.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers.
• Lead assigned capital projects and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources.
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and forecasts for plant projects in SAP.
• Ensure safety reviews and process safety measures are completed.
• Provide field supervision during project execution.
• Manage project safety and keep projects on budget and schedule.
• Ensure operability needs of the customer are met.
• Understand plant operating environment and quality standards.
• Conduct safety kickoff meetings and communicate safety goals to contractors.
• Complete JSA and participate in permit issuance.
• Lead daily safety meetings with crafts.
• Obtain TWIC, passport and refinery background checks.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Safety oversight

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Project Engineer coordinates engineering projects, ensuring they meet technical requirements and are completed on time and within budget. In this role, you will lead small capital projects (less than $5MM). Duties will be performed under general supervision in Gonzales, LA.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Develop project plans and specifications (scope, budget, and schedule).
• Coordinate project activities and resources.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers.
• Lead assigned capital projects (standalone projects and projects within plant outages) and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects within SAP
• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews and ORI’s and that all recommendations are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs
• Provide field supervision / support during projects execution
• Manage Project Safety Maintain projects on budget and schedule
• Ensure all projects meet the operability needs of the customer
• Basic understanding of operating plant environment
• Understands quality standards as outlined by site
• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meeting with contractors and operations team prior to start of project execution
• Clearly communicate safety goals and standards to contractors.
• Complete JSA and participate in the Safe Work Permit issuance process.
• Lead daily morning safety / toolbox meetings with all crafts.
• Ensure all contractors on site for project execution have submitted an Emergency Action Plan prior to mobilization
• Participate in Safety Sampling and Critical Safety Audits during outages
• Attend and contribute to monthly Safety Meetings.
• Obtain TWIC, passport and complete refinery background checks

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration: Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Experience: Requires 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.

• Strong project management and technical skills.
• Experience with engineering projects in a plant or industrial environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations
• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools.
• Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
• A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in complex technical issues coordination and resolution.
• Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
• Ability to relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional and trade associations.
• Ability to handle stress with poise.
• Ability to delegate authority appropriately.
• Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability.
• Organizational skills, ability to set priorities.
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well‑being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.