Project Engineer

Axess North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation and holidays

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Axess North America is seeking a Project Engineer – Crane and Lifting to plan, coordinate, and execute crane and lifting projects. You will oversee tendering, execution planning, and field activities with offshore and onshore teams, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role requires 5–10 years of mechanical engineering experience, strong commercial sense, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude to deliver complex lifting solutions for energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical projects.
• Commercial acumen and customer-oriented mindset.
• Outgoing, relationship-building and team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate crane and lifting projects from tender through delivery.
• Plan methods for complex lifting and installation assignments.
• Communicate with clients, offshore/onshore teams, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop lift/execution plans and support safety analyses (HAZIDS/HAZOPS).
• Interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive project execution.

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Axess North America is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Engineer - Crane and Lifting to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating crane and lifting projects, ensuring the safe, efficient, and successful execution of operations while maximizing the financial performance of each project in accordance with contract requirements.

This role involves project planning, resource coordination, client communication, and oversight of operational activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable safety and quality standards. The Project Engineer will work closely with clients, offshore and onshore personnel, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support project execution and drive continuous improvement.

** Key Responsibilities:**

• Lead and participate in tenders and bid processes
• Be responsible for projects and processes in regard to technical /administrative / finance / solutions development
• Plan methods and concepts for e.g. execution of complex lifting and installation assignments
• Taking ownership of projects, from proposals through to concept select, project delivery and project closeout.
• Participate in business development towards local clients, typically energy / operator companies
• Preparation of lift / execution plans • Participate and create HSE evaluations / HAZIDS / Fault Trees / HAZOPS / Failure analysis
• Basic drawings and analysis for projects
• Interface with suppliers and Axess’ internal stakeholders
• Participation in site visit and execution of field assignments, offshore and onshore

** Qualification Requirements:**

• Engineer BSc / MSc in mechanical subjects with 5-10 years relevant experience
• Commercial, i.e. business and customer oriented
• Outgoing, committed, and good at building relationships and building trust
• A team player who is motivated by working in a multidisciplinary professional environment with varied tasks
• Active and engaged in your free time in sports, outdoor life or anything else you are passionate about
• Practically minded and have technical understanding
• Solution-oriented, pro- active and dedicated, and you have the ability to take independent responsibility

** Axess Benefits**

• Comprehensive medical and dental health insurance plans
• Paid time off (vacation and recognized holidays)
• Vision/Dental insurance
• 401(k) with a matching contribution
• Life insurance

** Company and Business Description**

Axess Group is a global company delivering world-class integrity solutions for the offshore, maritime and energy industries. We provide exceptional Asset Integrity Management, Engineering Solutions, Consultancy services, Products, Technology and Software Solutions for all topside systems. Axess is made of people who enjoy challenging task. People that want to create solutions and results.

Company Description

We have a contagious passion and unceasing desire to provide unmatched engineering services that push boundaries and propel our clients to greater success. As we continue to grow, we are on a mission to broaden our horizons. To fulfill this goal, we employ, train talents and develop Green Solutions that reduce negative environmental impact.

We are doers who value our people as much as we value our clients. We put emphasis on work-life balance (passion in life and passion in work) and equal opportunity by offering flexibility in the workplace and skills training aimed at career growth to help you move up the corporate ladder.

Comprehensive medical and dental health insurance plans

Paid time off (vacation and recognized holidays)

Vision insurance

401(k) with a matching contribution

Life insurance

Company Description

We have a contagious passion and unceasing desire to provide unmatched engineering services that push boundaries and propel our clients to greater success. As we continue to grow, we are on a mission to broaden our horizons. To fulfill this goal, we employ, train talents and develop Green Solutions that reduce negative environmental impact. We are doers who value our people as much as we value our clients. We put emphasis on work-life balance (passion in life and passion in work) and equal opportunity by offering flexibility in the workplace and skills training aimed at career growth to help you move up the corporate ladder. Comprehensive medical and dental health insurance plans Paid time off (vacation and recognized holidays) Vision insurance 401(k) with a matching contribution Life insurance