Project Engineer II

Nikkiso Co.; Murrieta (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Cryoquip in Murrieta, CA is seeking a Project Engineer to design equipment and manage project execution from conception to completion.

Join a team responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating engineering and manufacturing activities ensuring quality and precision for LNG and industrial gas systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of engineering experience; project management a plus.
• Exposure to cryogenic or natural gas industry desirable.
• Strong communication, self-discipline, and team orientation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering software is required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and controls project elements to complete engineering projects.
• Direct communication with customers for assigned projects, handle change orders and documentation.
• Develops project objectives (budget and schedule) with Engineering, Planning and Manufacturing.
• Defines project responsibilities and reports on schedule performance.
• Determines specifications by studying design, customer requirements and standards.
• Produces and updates project schedules and coordinates team activities.
• Maintains project schedules and cost controls; prepares status reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Inventor

PV Elite

Caesar II

ChemCAD

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryoquip is a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers, liquefiers, and vaporizers for the LNG and industrial gases industry. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, and well stimulation.

Job Overview

We are currently looking for an accountable Project Engineer for Nikkiso Cryoquip in Murrieta, CA to be responsible for equipment design and project execution. You will design, schedule, and manage all the technical engineering and manufacturing activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

Annual Salary

$70,000 - $95,000

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Direct communication with the customer for the assigned projects, including handling change orders and submitting required documentation.
• Develops project objectives (budget and schedule) by reviewing project proposals and plans and consulting with Engineering, Planning, and Manufacturing.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, and reporting schedule performance for project tasks.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Develops project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements with project team.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by reviewing cost implications.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains project database; entering and backing up data. Excel expertise a plus.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Select mechanical components and produce the related justifying documents.
• Create / modify bills of materials.
• Prepare Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Provide technical support for the company’s sales team and site personnel for existing equipment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering is preferred.
• 2 to 3 Years of experience in Engineering. Project management a plus.
• Exposure to cryogenic or natural gas industry is highly desired.
• Good communication skills, proven discipline to carry out assigned tasks with little supervision and proven Team Player.
• Advance skills in MS Office and Project suites are required.
• Experience with large manufacturing sites or construction facilities is preferred.
• Time management and Organization skills.
• Experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, ChemCAD, PV Elite, or Caesar II is a plus.
• Experience with Pressure vessel and heat exchanger design is highly desired.
• Previous experience and success working in a dynamic and changing environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEOC Statement

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.