Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Project Engineer to support chemical plant projects in Lawrence, KS. You will promote safety, oversee project execution, and coordinate with procurement and contractors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and at least 2 years in chemical manufacturing, with ability to work independently or lead others and strong communication. You will develop, justify and execute projects from concept through start-up, and improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or related field with equivalent job experience.
• 2+ years project engineering work experience in chemical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Project management/engineering experience.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team/leader capacity.
• Outstanding communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Understand chemical processes.
• Understand basics of control systems.
• Experience in projects utilizing external engineering and construction firms.
• Ability to safely exit out of the plant in the event of an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ESH Compliance: Promote good safety/housekeeping standards.
• Ensure Project Management: Orderly and timely execution of projects.
• Ensure Cost Management: Intimate involvement with local and corporate Procurement throughout all phases of project.
• Project Development: Ability to develop, justify and execute projects from concept through start-up.
• Ensure Project Execution: Supervise outside contractors and maintenance forces on assigned projects.
• Support improvements in equipment reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Contractor supervision

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Control systems basics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure ESH Compliance: Promote good safety/housekeeping standards.
• Ensure Project Management: Orderly and timely execution of projects.
• Ensure Cost Management: Intimate involvement with local and corporate Procurement throughout all phases of project.
• Project Development: Ability to develop, justify and execute projects from concept through start-up.
• Ensure Project Execution: Supervise outside contractors and maintenance forces on assigned projects.
• Support improvements in equipment reliability and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or related field with equivalent job experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project engineering work experience in chemical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Project management/engineering experience.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team/leader capacity.
• Outstanding communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Understand chemical processes.
• Understand basics of control systems.
• Experience in projects utilizing external engineering and construction firms.
• Ability to safely exit out of the plant in the event of an emergency.