Project Engineer – Industrial Piping & Equipment (On-Site)

Piping Technology & Products, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer to manage projects from order receipt through manufacturing, shipment, and closeout.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and is on-site at our Houston facility. You will review specifications, interpret drawings, develop schedules, coordinate with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, accounting and sales, and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in engineering roles related to industrial equipment, piping, structural components or similar products.
• Proficiency with MS Project for scheduling and project tracking.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from purchase order receipt through manufacturing, shipment, and final closeout, ensuring all milestones are met.
• Review awarded purchase orders, specifications, and client requirements to confirm scope, technical details, and delivery commitments.
• Lead client and internal kickoff meetings to align expectations, clarify scope, and communicate execution strategy.
• Interpret engineering drawings and perform material takeoffs for pipe supports and related engineered products.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, and milestone tracking using MS Project or scheduling tools.
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, accounting, and sales teams to support smooth project execution.
• Issue manufacturing instructions and ensure engineering deliverables are technically accurate and aligned with project requirements.
• Apply technical knowledge to verify design details, recognize developing engineering challenges, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.
• Monitor project progress and proactively follow up to maintain fabrication schedules and on-time shipments.
• Provide timely technical support to shop personnel and assist in resolving production, documentation, or design-related questions.
• Identify potential schedule or technical risks early and work with internal teams to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, technical clarifications, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare and update project status reports, schedule updates, and engineering documentation as required.
• Support validation, documentation, and administrative activities required for successful project completion and order closeout.
• Ensure assigned projects are executed efficiently while meeting customer expectations, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Support the Project Management leadership team in process improvements and other company wide developments.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer to manage projects from order receipt through manufacturing, shipment, and closeout.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and is on-site at our Houston facility. You will review specifications, interpret drawings, develop schedules, coordinate with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, accounting and sales, and ensure on-time delivery.