Project Engineer

Sotalent; Woodward (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital engineering projects that improve plant safety, reliability, and performance. You will oversee planning to execution, coordinating with operations, maintenance, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes project management alongside technical engineering expertise, with a focus on EHS, PSM, and MOC compliance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing capital projects or project engineering initiatives.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PSM, and MOC regulatory requirements.
• PM principles; PMP certification or training advantageous.
• Experience collaborating with operations, maintenance, contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Champion EHS compliance across all project phases (OSHA, EPA, PSM, MOC).
• Participate in PHA and other process safety initiatives.
• Provide technical support for new equipment installation, fabrication, inspections, and refurbishment.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor project risks, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement through project management best practices and stage-gate methodologies.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

ABET-accredited program preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a leading clean energy and industrial manufacturing organization as a Project Engineer, responsible for leading capital engineering projects that improve plant safety, reliability, and operational performance. This role combines project management with technical engineering expertise, overseeing projects from planning through execution while collaborating with operations, maintenance, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large capital engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Champion environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance throughout all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and other process safety initiatives.
• Provide technical support for new equipment installation, fabrication, inspections, and refurbishment.
• Lead root cause analyses and failure investigations, implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor project risks, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement through project management best practices and stage-gate methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another related engineering discipline (ABET-accredited preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects or project engineering initiatives.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, EPA, PSM, and MOC.
• Strong understanding of project management principles; PMP certification or training is advantageous.
• Experience collaborating with operations, maintenance, contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; AutoCAD experience is beneficial.

Preferred Experience

• Capital project delivery within heavy industrial, chemical, manufacturing, energy, or process plant environments.
• Construction oversight and field execution experience.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment and industrial plant systems.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and engineering investigations.