Project Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 Engineers & Constructors seeks a Project Engineer to support a Large Capital EPC project in Houston, TX. You will provide technical and execution support across detail engineering and construction, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in EPC projects, strong communication, safety focus, and ability to travel up to 20% (with potential for more). Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of EPC/related experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and occasionally exceeding 50%.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of a Large Capital project while maintaining project expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective project execution strategies.
• Work closely with the engineering contractor to drive Detail Engineering deliverables and communicate progress, questions, and issues to stakeholders.
• Identify potential cost and schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist Project Manager in monitoring and administering change orders through the Eastman Change Order process.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction contractors to ensure compliance with requirements and standards.
• Facilitate collaboration among EPCOM stakeholders across all project phases.
• Coordinate development, maintenance, and distribution of project plans and documentation.
• Balance safety, cost, schedule, operability, and maintainability for optimal outcomes.

Skills

FEL process

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Safety culture

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Project Engineer supports the safe and successful execution of a Large Capital project located in the EPC office in Houston, TX. This role provides technical and project execution support throughout the Detail Engineering and Construction phase of project, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Support the execution of a Large Capital project while maintaining project expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective project execution strategies.
• Work closely with the engineering contractor to drive Detail Engineering deliverables and effectively communicate progress, critical design questions, and/or issues with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Identify potential cost and schedule risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively seek opportunities to maximize project value.
• Assist Project Manager in monitoring, tracking, and administering project change orders through the Eastman Change Order process.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and Eastman standards.
• Facilitate collaboration among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance (EPCOM) stakeholders throughout all phases of project development and execution.
• Coordinate the development, maintenance, and distribution of project plans and supporting documentation.
• Balance safety, cost, schedule, operability, and maintainability considerations to achieve optimal project outcomes.

Ideal Background

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

Experience: Requires 3+ years of relevant experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects or equivalent relevant experience.

Required Knowledge Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of the Front-End Loading (FEL) process, including project development, execution, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to process safety, personal safety, and the delivery of safe and reliable capital facilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required by project demands, typically up to 20% and occasionally exceeding 50%.
• 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

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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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.