Project Engineer

Hargrove; Pascagoula, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical leadership on complex projects and to assist the Project Manager in monitoring cost, schedule, and client satisfaction. The role requires guiding the engineering team with minimal supervision while coordinating across design disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S./M.S. in engineering, with 5+ years in heavy industrial settings (refining/petrochemical).

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering and/or PMP registration preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management in heavy industrial settings.
• Experience in refining, petrochemical or chemical industries.

Responsibilities

• Inform the Hargrove Project Manager of all technical issues, decisions, and problems.
• Coordinate with Client on technical design issues.
• Coordinate with PM team on execution issues.
• Support PM in managing engineering budgets and schedules and changes in scope.
• Lead inter-discipline coordination and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Review 3D models, clash detection, and overall design coordination.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Quality control

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

3D modeling coordination

Job description

What You'll Be Doing Job Scope: Responsible for technical leadership of a project as well as for supporting the Project Manager in managing project performance of the engineering team with respect to cost, schedule and Client satisfaction. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Informing the Hargrove Project Manager of all technical issues, decisions, and problems encountered on project.
• Coordinating with Client on technical design issues.
• Coordinating with Project Management Team (PM, Construction Manager, Procurement Manager, Quality Manager, and Project Controls Lead) on execution issues
• Supporting PM in managing:
  • Engineering budgets and schedule and facilitating identification, estimating and documentation of changes in scope.
  • Weekly and monthly reporting of engineering status and issues.
  • The planning, scheduling and forecasting of engineering resources to be employed on the project with the Project Discipline Leads and Department Resource Leaders. Discipline awareness of their man-hours and associated estimate basis as well as the TIC estimate quantities and the tracking against these for the recognition of scope changes as the project progresses.
  • Developing or facilitating development of project specific engineering and design procedures Includes obtaining proper approvals if deviating from Client or Hargrove procedures.
  • Coordinating engineering input for the documents that define the project scope (e.g. Scope & Criteria documents, Engineering Execution Plans supporting the PEP, etc.).
  • Ensuring timely completion of multi-Discipline deliverables including: Line List, Equipment List, Area Classification Drawings, Post-IFD P&ID’s (assuring regular project review of master), and General Arrangement Drawings
  • Leading Inter-Discipline coordination by resolving design issues among/between disciplines.
  • For 3D modeling projects, regularly reviewing the model with a focus on:
    • Gauging the level of timely inter-discipline coordination.
    • Considering loss prevention issues that cross disciplines.
    • Confirming clash detection is being done and clashes are resolved.
    • Reviewing all design deliverables with particular focus on inter-discipline consistency and adequacy of discipline reviews and approving transmittals prior to issue.
    • Ensuring overall quality control of engineering work.

Education

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

Registration

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

Experience

Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management in a heavy industrial setting. Preferably experience in refining, petrochemical or chemical industries.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Hargrove project execution procedures.
• 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.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
• 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

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. Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others. 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. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization. Stay informed about new opportunities that are relevant to your profile.