Project Engineer - Heat Trace

Thermon Industries, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermon Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to complete heat-tracing systems per customer specs, ensuring satisfaction and profitability. You will coordinate with the PM, manage engineering hours, and generate manpower requirements for efficient execution.

Based at 8880 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77061, reporting to the Manager, Engineering. Role emphasizes technical leadership in heat-tracing design, piping and insulation knowledge, and governing codes, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heat tracing.

Responsibilities

• Review all project specifications and documentation to understand the scope of work.
• Develop the Project Design Criteria.
• Communicate project requirements to team members, including quality, schedule, and technical restrictions.
• Ensure all team members follow the Quality Plan and address deficiencies.
• Lead all technical aspects of the project, including setup, tool selection, role identification, and work allocation.
• Identify and evaluate scope creep, reporting it to the Project Manager.
• Report evolving requirements on schedule, staffing, and budget to the Project Manager.
• Maintain the Project Design folder structure.
• Provide input to develop global and regional tools and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Heat-tracing design

P&IDs

Electrical knowledge

Insulation systems

Governing codes

Mentoring team

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas

Engineering Technology degree with experience

Job description

The Role

In coordination with the PM (when one is assigned), responsible for completing heat‑tracing systems according to customer specifications to ensure satisfaction and profitability. Communicate with clients on all technical and commercial matters (if the Lead Designer also serves as PM). Manage engineering hours and generate manpower requirements for efficient execution. This role reports to the Manager, Engineering and is based at 8880 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77061 (near Hobby Airport).

What You Will Do

• Review all project specifications and documentation to understand the scope of work.
• Develop the Project Design Criteria.
• Communicate project requirements to team members, including quality, schedule, and technical restrictions.
• Ensure all team members follow the Quality Plan and address deficiencies.
• Lead all technical aspects of the project, including setup, tool selection, role identification, and work allocation.
• Identify and evaluate scope creep, reporting it to the Project Manager.
• Report evolving requirements on schedule, staffing, and budget to the Project Manager (if different from the Lead Designer).
• Maintain the Project Design folder structure.
• Provide input to develop global and regional tools and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

To be Successful in This Role You Will Possess

• Ability to work autonomously, drive results, and be self‑motivated.
• Capacity to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Superior teamwork skills across a multi‑faceted organization.
• Technical proficiency in heat‑tracing design and relevant knowledge of piping, insulation systems, electricity, P&IDs, and governing codes.
• Ability to mentor team members and foster technical growth.
• Promotion of a healthy, open team environment while conveying the seriousness of business matters.
• Understanding of Project Management tasks and competency as a Project Manager if required.
• Innovation and risk tolerance, encouraging change and solving problems creatively.
• Effective verbal and written communication with team members, supervisors, and customers.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field considered with industry experience.
• Licensed professional engineer in Texas (US).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heat tracing.