Project Engineer

Olin Chemicals; Town of Texas, Freeport (WI, IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Available

Job summary

Olin's Texas Operations facility in Freeport, TX is seeking a Project Engineer to plan and execute capital and expense projects. Under guidance of senior engineers, you will help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget using FEL and project engineering practices.

The role offers hands-on experience with FEL, regulatory requirements in OSHA PSM and EPA RMP environments, and coordination with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in project engineering related roles.
• Basic understanding of project management principles, engineering designs, and industrial safety practices.
• Basic knowledge of stage-gate processes, earned value management, and project controls best practices, preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to support multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC and possess a valid US Driver's license.
• Olin does not sponsor applicants who are not authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing capital and expense project scopes, estimates, schedules, and engineering deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support application of FEL methodologies by collecting data, evaluating alternatives, and documenting risks and assumptions.
• Help coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and contractors to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Participate in tracking project progress, risks, and performance metrics and assist in preparing updates for project leadership.
• Contribute to technical reviews, hazard analyses, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement efforts with mentorship.
• Support construction, commissioning, turnover activities, and maintain proper documentation including management of change (MOC) requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Title

Project Engineer

Location

Freeport, TXAdditional locations may include Oyster Creek, TX

Salary

$105,000 - $150,000

Schedule

9/80 or 5-8s

Relocation Available

Website

Olin.com

Focus

The Project Engineer supports the planning and execution of capital and expense projects across Olin's Texas Operations facility - a large, integrated chemical manufacturing complex. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and other project managers, the Projects Engineer helps ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget utilizing project engineering practices. This role offers hands‑on experience with project methodologies, Front-End Loading (FEL), and regulatory requirements in an OSHA PSM and EPA RMP environment.

Project Engineer Essential Job Functions

• Assist in developing and executing capital and expense project scopes, estimates, schedules, and engineering deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support application of FEL methodologies by collecting data, evaluating alternatives, and documenting risks and assumptions.
• Help coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and contractors to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Participate in tracking project progress, risks, and performance metrics and assist in preparing updates for project leadership.
• Contribute to technical reviews, hazard analyses, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement efforts with mentorship.
• Support construction, commissioning, turnover activities, and maintain proper documentation including management of change (MOC) requirements.

Project Engineer Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree* in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil preferred
• 3+ years of experience in project engineering related roles; Chemical manufacturing or related industry experience required
• Basic understanding of project management principles, engineering designs, and industrial safety practices.
• Basic knowledge of stage-gate processes, earned value management, and project controls best practices, preferred
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to support multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must be flexible during off hours to support plant operations
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license

All-In Investment in Your Future

An All-In Investment in Your Future As a global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition, Olin empowers over 8,000 individuals to make an impact both at work and in our surrounding communities.

View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.