Project Engineer

Matrix PDM Engineering; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Matrix PDM Engineering in Pittsburgh seeks a Project Engineer to oversee the complete engineering execution for assigned EPC projects and proposals. You will serve as the primary technical contact with the client, guiding the project scope, design criteria, and safety considerations from start to finish.

You will coordinate with discipline leads, support procurement, control costs, and ensure all deliverables meet contractual and regulatory standards for successful start-up and operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in any engineering discipline from ABET accredited university required.
• 5+ years of experience leading multiple disciplinary projects including mechanical, structural, electrical and control systems in EPC projects and proposals.
• Experience with engineered fixed equipment, storage tanks, and related foundations, structures and vessels preferred.
• Ability to understand client specifications, procurement, commissioning and start-up standards, documentation, vendor data approvals, etc.
• Demonstrated experience following quality assurance and control procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Executes engineering for assigned projects, serving as primary technical contact with the client.
• Develops Engineering Scope of Work and Project Engineering Plan.
• Coordinates schedule development and alignment with discipline leads and stakeholders.
• Ensures work complies with design codes and approved procedures.
• Oversees scope adherence, budget impact analysis, and potential change orders.
• Manages document control and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors project progress, costs, and readiness for procurement, start-up and operation.
• Leads design coordination meetings across disciplines.

Skills

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client communication

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Scheduling & planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for the overall execution of the engineering for assigned projects or proposals. The Project Engineer is the primary technical contact with the client monitoring and coordinating the technical deliverables to ensure the satisfaction of the contract scope and deliver a project which considers safety as a key premise during facility construction and subsequent start-up and operation.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its "Core Values."
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
• Develops and communicates to the disciplines the Engineering Scope of Work and Project Engineering Plan.
• Coordinates Engineering input to support schedule development for individual and subsequent interdisciplinary planning. Works with Chief Engineers or other stake holders as needed for alignment, effective planning, and execution.
• Works with the discipline and project leads as needed to ensure they understand and adhere to the schedule including those activities required of Engineering to support procurement.
• Coordinates and monitors schedule updates and submittals.
• Coordinates with clients, internal and external, and discipline leads to determine design codes and establish overall design criteria for the project. Oversees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals and procedures.
• Ensures the disciplines stay within scope and as-sold intent of the project, which includes items such as interpretation of scope, assisting in identifying budget deviations, determining potential for change orders, and coordinating the cost estimate / schedule impact with discipline leads.
• Implements approved project changes and associated schedule impact for the project and communication of changes to the Discipline Leads.
• Verifies project quality processes are being followed.
• Holds reoccurring design coordination meetings as needed with Discipline Leads to ensure inter-discipline coordination and that all Discipline Leads work in conjunction with one another.
• Coordinates with Project Management, Procurement, and Document Control to establish proper document distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates discipline field support, field communication, through the utilization of the RFI system.
• Reviews and provides engineering input in support for the weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes.
• Participates in project review meetings.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in any engineering discipline from ABET accredited university required.
• 5+ years of experience leading multiple disciplinary projects including mechanical, structural, electrical and control systems in the execution of EPC projects and proposals. Strong preference for heavy industrial experience supporting construction teams for Balance of Plant scopes.
• Desired experience with engineered fixed equipment which includes above ground storage tanks, and low temperature (LNG, ammonia, etc.), bulk storage systems consisting of foundations, structural steel, and vessels. Experience in chemical plants or liquid terminals preferred.
• Ability to understand client specifications, procurement, commissioning and start-up standards, documentation, practices, vendor data approvals, etc.
• Demonstrated experience following quality assurance and control procedures.
• Ability to analyze problems, make technical decisions, and implement adequate solutions.
• Demonstratives a proactive approach and consistently positive demeanor.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines.
• Exhibits effective oral, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Overtime and travel will be required. Travel requirements can consist of job site walks, in-week, multi-week and longer duration as the project requires.

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Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package:

• medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• disability benefits
• life and AD&D insurance
• paid time off
• an employee assistance program (EAP)
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• a robust wellness program
• tuition reimbursement
• adoption assistance

Some employees may also be eligible for a performance or safety bonus program.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.