Project Engineer Co-Op - Resinall

Large Privately-owned Family Company; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineering Co-Op to support Resinall Corporation's Maintenance and Engineering team.

The role assists with maintenance work orders and small projects while aiding development, design, and implementation of various engineering initiatives. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing an engineering degree with two semesters completed, preferably Civil or Mechanical, with AutoCAD and MS Office familiarity.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program with at least two semesters completed.
• Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and adapt to varying project responsibilities.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices as the highest priority.
• Support engineering design activities for assigned projects.
• Assist with coordinating contractors and project-related activities.
• Requisition materials and assist with procurement of project parts and equipment.
• Update engineering drawings, equipment files, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with key personnel to develop project requirements and details.
• Review project details and equipment with maintenance personnel.
• Prepare detailed project estimates, cost justifications, and supporting documentation for management approval.
• Assist with developing and implementing project schedules.
• Verify equipment and parts compatibility with applicable service conditions and design codes.
• Create bid specifications and assist with bid evaluations.
• Participate in Management of Change procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
• Assist Project and Maintenance Engineers with project management activities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Ergon, Inc. seeks a Project Engineering Co-Op who will provide technical and engineering support to Resinall Corporation's Maintenance and Engineering team. This position assists with maintenance work orders and small maintenance projects while supporting the development, design, coordination, and implementation of various engineering projects.

Education & Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program with at least two semesters completed
• Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and adapt to varying project responsibilities
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and other key stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices as the highest priority
• Support engineering design activities for assigned projects
• Assist with coordinating contractors and project-related activities
• Requisition materials and assist with procurement of project parts and equipment
• Update engineering drawings, equipment files, and other project documentation
• Collaborate with key personnel to develop project requirements and details
• Review project details and equipment with Maintenance personnel
• Prepare detailed project estimates, cost justifications, and supporting documentation for management approval
• Assist with developing and implementing project schedules
• Verify equipment and parts compatibility with applicable service conditions and design codes
• Create bid specifications and assist with bid evaluations
• Participate in Management of Change procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
• Assist Project and Maintenance Engineers with project management activities as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Typical schedule is 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed to support company objectives
• Position involves a combination of office-based work and walking throughout the plant site
• Must be able to work safely within industrial, process, and construction environments
• May be exposed to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and materials requiring appropriate personal protective equipment
• Must be willing and able to travel as required for company business

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in project engineering, maintenance engineering, or industrial/manufacturing operations
• Ability to work collaboratively in a plant environment
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities
• Comfortable working with technical drawings, project documentation, spreadsheets, and engineering-related software

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities.

At Ergon, Inc. we live by our core values:

Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.

Selfless Leadership : We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're the experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.

Purposeful Growth : We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously back into the business, but not just growing for the sake of growing, but growing in a careful and strategic way.

Respectful Relationships : And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Project Engineering Co-Op

Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.