Project Engineer

Hatch; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Job summary

Hatch in Houston seeks a Project Engineer - Electrical to support on-site construction management. You will ensure electrical works comply with design, codes, and standards while coordinating with field teams and contractors.

The role involves field problem solving, constructability input, and reviewing submittals, ITPs, and change orders to maintain project schedule and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering from an accredited university.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in EPCM, heavy industrial, power generation, or water/wastewater.
• Understanding of design and field execution for large EPCM projects.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, IEEE standards and electrical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations.
• Verify site data and conditions; coordinate local permitting requirements.
• Manage field drawings, RFIs, ECNs, and change orders.
• Review QA/QC documentation and contractor deliverables.
• Coordinate third party inspections with consultants and authorities.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and OHSA requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical calculations

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Technical communication

Education

Bachelors of Science in engineering

Tools

ETAP

SPEL

SKM

Easy Power

Job description

Requisition ID: 100216

Job Category: Construction

Location: Houston, TX, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking a Project Engineer - Electrical to join our electrical team in Tennessee. The Field Engineer is to provide technical engineering support to Hatch’s on-site construction management and supervision team to ensure that construction work complies with the engineering design including specifications, codes and standards.

The Project Engineer’s responsibilities shall also include assessing potential field problems and developing solutions as well as assisting with supervision of works contractors and Hatch field employees.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations as required
• Verify site data and conditions
• Coordinate local permitting technical requirements
• Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts when discovered in engineering deliverables (drawings and specifications)
• Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan
• As applicable, assist with constructability input and on‑site monitoring of design, work scope, construction sequence, impacts to estimating and scheduling
• Review of Contractor CWP submittals including ITPs and Method Statements
• Provide technical assistance to QA/QC
• Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required
• Provide technical assistance to Construction Supervision
• Review and verification of contractor’s monthly progress reports
• Manage field information requests and site design change procedures (RFI, FCR, FCN, ECN, SI)
• Develop, check, and distribute specifications for onsite purchases where required, such as temporary works or site generated purchases
• Review and monitor contractor pricing and assist the Contracts Administrator in the review and settlement of change orders and claims
• Review contractor supplied deliverables including as‑built documentation
• Coordinate third party inspections in conjunction with consultants and other authorities
• Generate and/or check field sketches or red‑line engineering deliverables
• Manage, control and maintain onsite drawings, files and registers
• Review contract documents for the particular area of responsibility and identify conflicts and recommend solutions
• Verify that construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions as well as applicable regulatory requirements
• Perform technical review at substantial and final completions

Additionally, The Field Engineer Will Support Project Development Including

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time‑based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
• Maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution
• Review and execute the electrical and layout design criteria documents
• Review electrical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
• Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectivenessRepresent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings
• Participate in electrical design reviews
• Ensure coordination, between the electrical team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves
• Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of electrical engineering work
• Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the electrical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Participation in the compilation of the client Project Safety Management Plan with specific reference to switching, isolation and lockout procedures

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelors of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Minimum 10 + years of progressive experience within an EPCM, heavy industrial, power generation, and/or transmission & distribution or water/wastwater industry preferred.
• Understands the design and field execution processes of large scale EPCM projects.
• Strong Knowledge of construction means and methods including labor, material, equipment, cost and schedule requirements.
• Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan the work
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
• Strong understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (NEC, NFPA and IEEE standards)
• Knowledge on electrical calculations (short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash and harmonics)
• Knowledge on specification of large motor/generator sets and associated equipment, including high‑voltage switchgear, transformers, starters and related protection systems
• Knowledge on electrical design tools / software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power. SPEL experience is a plus
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey project technical information to project managers, clients and peers
• Must demonstrate organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, take direction, and provide direction to others ensuring the quality of deliverables
• Strong computer knowledge is required
• Excellent safety awareness
• Willingness to be a part of a global engineering company and to collaborate with teams in other offices around the world

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.