Project Engineer

Keystone Engineering Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee engineering tasks and ensure project success for diverse Oil & Gas clients. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2-5 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills, driving collaboration within the team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Experience with regulatory codes and standards such as ASME, API, AWWA, ASTM, and MSS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful execution of projects for Oil & Gas clients.
• Perform engineering tasks including basic calculations.
• Provide oversight to design/drafting staff for high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Project management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BSME Preferred)

Job description

Salmon & Associates has been providing quality onsite engineering and design service to clients throughout the Gulf Coast industrial corridor since 1978. Within the area's extensive refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, and metallurgical industries, Salmon & Associates sets the standards for quality work delivered in the most professional, cost-efficient manner.

Salmon & Associated has joined Keystone’s family of companies, which includes:

• Keystone Engineering Inc. Milestone Project Services
• SIS SILverstone Milestone Industrial Services
• VeraPro Milestone Staffing Services
• Cornerstone Surveying and Mapping Milestone Commissioning Group

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management

Salmon & Associates is currently searching for a Project Engineer to join our team.

Position Type:Full-time

Location: Houston, TX

Work Environment/Physical Demands:office/sedentary

Travel Requirements: Client assignment

Essential Functions

• Ensure effective and successful execution of projects across a diverse Oil & Gas Client base supporting natural gas and liquids, pump stations, compressor stations, metering skids, pigging facilities, and product storage.
• Performs engineering tasks, including, but not limited to, basic engineering calculations involving sizing, hydraulics, pressure drops, wall thickness, etc.
• Provide direction and oversight to design/drafting staff to develop design deliverables of high quality to issue for construction.
• Reviews vendor provided data, documentation, and drawings
• Evaluates, selects, and applies appropriate standards, engineering methods, procedures, materials, and installation details.
• Ensures that design meets industry best practices, pertinent codes and standards, governing regulations, and client requirements.
• Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines on design deliverables
• Prepares and/or assists with conceptual studies, designs, budgetary estimates, and constructability reviews
• Participate in Proposal Development to include confirmation of scope, staffing requirements, extended labor & expense cost estimates, and schedule milestones.
• Reviews and checks the work of other project team members
• Works effectively within established budgets and deadlines
• Identifies various issues within projects, leads the development of solutions, and ensures solutions are implemented
• Conducts/participates in regular team meetings and ensure effective project communications occur and action items followed up on
• Work with Mapping Team to produce alignment drawings and provide coordination with regulatory agencies, ROW, environmental, and archeological personnel that are part of project execution.
• Follow Keystone project management procedures and ensure project record keeping is maintained in appropriate directories and work folders.
• Ensure timely review of invoice drafts and billing as per authorizations, including change orders.
• Promote a work environment that fosters good team communication, openness, teamwork, innovation, satisfaction, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BSME Preferred) from ABET
• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience and knowledge of regulatory codes and standards such as: ASME, API, AWWA, ASTM, and MSS specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.