Project Engineer

Hawkins Inc.; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins Inc. in Roseville, MN is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital projects across chemical manufacturing and distribution facilities. You will drive front-end design, cost estimating, equipment specs, and start-up support, while integrating safety and regulatory compliance.

The role also involves process troubleshooting, design reviews, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred.
• 5 years of experience as a project/process engineer in a chemical or related industry.
• Experience in all areas of capital projects: front-end design, estimating, and funding requests.
• Knowledge of ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc.
• ISO, SQF, Lean Manufacturing and 5S is a plus, but not required.
• Motivated and able to work independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal partners to complete projects in a compliant, cost-efficient, and timely manner.
• Develop preliminary designs (PFD, P&ID).
• Specify equipment, material compatibility, heat loads, mass balance, etc.
• Submit Capital Expense Requests.
• Specify civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls packages.
• Identify regulatory permitting requirements and meet with regulatory officials as necessary.
• Conduct/lead design reviews with cross-functional project team.
• Manage scope, schedules, and contractors.
• Identify/manage resources for successful project execution.
• Budget development and cost control.
• Process validation.

Skills

Project management

Design engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Independent worker

Education

BS in Engineering

5 years of experience as project/process engineer

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting capital project efforts including the safe and compliant execution of Project Engineering/Management activities for chemical manufacturing and distribution locations. These activities range from up-front process design and cost estimating to detailed design, equipment specifications, and control system design to construction and start-up support. Position will also support existing process troubleshooting efforts for design improvements and new regulatory or customer requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as a team with internal partners to complete projects in a compliant, cost efficient, and timely manner
• Develop preliminary designs (PFD, P&ID)
• Complete process design - equipment specification/sizing, material compatibility, heat loads, mass balance, etc.
• Submit Capital Expense Requests
• Specify civil and structural packages
• Specify mechanical packages
• Specify electrical, instrumentation, and controls packages
• Identify regulatory permitting requirements, meet with regulatory officials as necessary
• Conduct/lead design reviews with cross functional project team
• Manage scope, schedules, and contractors
• Identify/manage necessary resources for a successful project execution
• Budget development and cost control
• Process validation

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial are preferred
• 5 years of experience as a project/process engineer in a chemical or related industry * Experience must be in all areas of capital projects:

1. Front-end design, estimating, and funding requests
2. Project engineering and management
3. Construction support
4. Commissioning/troubleshooting

• Working knowledge of all design and regulatory standards: ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc.
• Working knowledge of ISO, SQF, Lean Manufacturing and 5S is a plus, but not required
• Must be motivated and work independently with minimal guidance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a warehouse facility where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions.
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.

TRAVEL:

Up to 15%

Expected Compensation:

$95,000-$110,000/yearly. + 10% bonus eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.?

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.