Project Engineer

Kovalus Separation Solutions; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 78,200 - 105,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance options

401K with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Kovalus Separation Solutions in Willmar, MN is seeking a skilled project engineer for technical support in assigned projects. The role involves designing systems, managing project timelines, and ensuring effective communication with customers and internal teams.

Applicants should possess a two-year technical degree or relevant experience, and two years in a project engineering capacity. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires willingness to travel 15-35%.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in a similar capacity.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design systems and specify components that perform safely and meet contract specifications.
• Manage projects to meet schedule and budget constraints.
• Maintain quality communication with customers and other departments.
• Coordinate construction and control activities during pre-commissioning and commissioning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management

Education

Two-year Associates/Technical degree or relevant work experience

Job description

Hours

Monday – Friday, average of 40-45 hours per week

Status

Exempt / Salary

Department

Engineering

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Director of Project Engineering

Supervise: N/A

Compensation Range: $78,200-$105,800

Purpose of the Job

The primary function of this position is to provide overall technical information and support on projects that are assigned throughout the duration of the project. This includes project management of all RELCO scope.

Authority & Accountability

• Authority to research and obtain internal or external assistance in designing systems, including communication directly with the customer, vendors, other engineers, etc.
• Authority to design systems and specify components within their expertise areas to meet project specifications.
• Authority to approve purchase items for assigned projects.
• Authority to alter or halt the progress of assigned projects with just cause and according to company policy.
• Authority to approve process design changes that do not affect overall process operation in assigned projects.
• Authority to accept change orders and secure additional work in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

Design

• Design systems and specify components that perform safely and meet contract specifications.
• Document engineering calculations for the systems designed and components specified.
• Ensure quality of designs for projects.
• Timeliness of completing designs for projects.

Project Management

• Manage projects to meet schedule and budget constraints.
• Maintain engineering project files in a complete and organized manner according to company policy.
• Prepare and direct P&I Drawings and General Arrangement Drawings.
• Complete P&I Equipment Lists (PIEL).
• Assemble informational packets for submission to Automation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Construction Manager.
• Facilitate approval of all standard and non-standard assembly drawings on projects.
• Prepare requisitions or place orders for all buy-out equipment.
• Prepare or approve requisitions for non-stock items purchased for projects.
• Coordinate with construction to prepare for and arrange on-site installation.
• Provide necessary project information to the appropriate company personnel/departments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure quality of project management.
• Timeliness in completing projects on schedule.
• Stay within budget for projects.

Customer Relationship / Communication

• Maintain a positive and cooperative customer/RELCO relationship.
• Effectively communicate all pertinent information and specifications to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain quality communication with customers and other departments.

Commissioning

• Coordinate construction and control activities during pre-commissioning and commissioning, and handle customer communication at the jobsite.
• Ensure quality coordination for a successful commissioning.

Other Duties

• Other projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Note: The job description above is a characterization of the duties and not a full list. The provider is also obliged to loyally carry out all reasonably commissioned duties.

Competency Profile

• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Detail-oriented
• Problem Solving Skills
• Time Management

Core Values

• Customer: We seek to understand our customers and continuously improve.
• Integrity: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.
• Pride: We are proud of the work we create and deliver.
• Team: We are independent minds who work together to achieve more.

Travel

Must be willing to travel 15-35% of the time.

Knowledge & Experience

• Education: Two-year Associates/Technical degree or relevant work experience.
• Experience: Two years of experience working in a similar capacity.
• Knowledge: Excellent organizational skill.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package includes Medical (3 plan options), Dental (2 plan options), Vision plan insurances; 401K (6% company match & fixed company contribution based on seniority); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with optional additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short-term policy company paid & long-term split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time starting at 3 weeks; 48 hours sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms and may be subject to change.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company’s employment application form will state that The Company will consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other basis prohibited by law.