Project Engineer - Heat Trace

Thermon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermon is seeking an experienced Heat Tracing Engineer to oversee the completion of heat tracing systems per customer specifications and Thermon profitability. You will coordinate with the PM, manage engineering hours, and ensure successful execution from the Houston-based office.

You will review specifications, develop design criteria, communicate technical and commercial requirements, and lead the technical team to deliver high-quality results while adhering to the project plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in heat tracing design and project execution.
• Ability to mentor team members and drive technical growth.
• Strong communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications to understand scope.
• Develop Project Design Criteria.
• Communicate project requirements to team and manage quality, schedule, and technical constraints.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Plan and address deficiencies.
• Lead all technical aspects: project setup, tool selection, team roles, workload allocation.
• Identify and report scope creep to PM.
• Communicate schedule, staffing, and budget changes to PM.
• Maintain Project Design folder structure.
• Contribute to global/regional tools and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heat tracing design

Piping & insulation systems

Electrical knowledge

P&IDs

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Texas PE license

Job description

The Role

In coordination with the PM (when one is assigned), responsible for the completion of the heat tracing systems per customer specifications to successfully ensure customer satisfaction and Thermon profitability. Communicate with the client on all technical matters and commercial matters (if the Lead Designer is also the PM on the project). Manage the engineering hours on the project and effectively generate manpower requirements for the project for an efficient execution.

This role will report to the Manager, Engineering and will be based out of 8880 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77061 (Near Hobby Airport).

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the review of all project specifications and documentation necessary to develop a thorough understanding of the scope of work.
• Responsible for developing the Project Design Criteria.
• Responsible for communicating project requirements to the team members, along with expectations on quality, schedule or other restrictions of technical nature.
• Responsible for ensuring that all team members follow the Quality Plan and take corrective actions where deficiencies occur.
• Responsible for leading all technical aspects of the project, including but not limited to project set‑up, choice of technical tools to be used in the project, identifying the roles of the team members, appropriately allocating work within the team.
• Responsible for identifying and evaluating scope creep in the project and communicating it to the Project Manager.
• Responsible for communicating with the Project Manager (if different from the Lead Designer) the evolving requirements on the schedule, staffing and budget deviations upon discovery.
• Responsible for maintaining the Project Design folder structure.
• Provides input in the development of Global and Regional tools and procedures as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Ability to work autonomously and drive results, self-driven and motivated.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Superior teamwork skills across a multi‑faceted organization.
• Technically proficient/accomplished in heat tracing design, as well as having appropriate technical knowledge of Piping & Insulation Systems, Electricity, and P&IDs, governing Codes.
• Able to mentor team members and fuel the desire for technical growth, encourages and acknowledges individual improvement.
• Promotes a healthy open team environment while conveying the serious nature of Thermon business.
• Understands and is able to carry out Project Management tasks if required and possesses the skills of a competent Project Manager.
• Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation and solves problems creatively.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written to team members, supervisor, and internal/external customers.

Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field considered with industry experience.
• Licensed professional engineer in Texas (US).
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Heat Tracing.