Project Engineer, Oil & Gas EPCm — Growth & Impact

J H Operating Company LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J H Operating Company is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Baton Rouge office. This role targets an early-career engineer (3–5 years) to grow through hands-on management of upstream and midstream EPCm projects.

You will collaborate across design, procurement, and construction teams, assist with P&IDs and field commissioning, and participate in safety reviews and client handoffs. Travel 10–15% is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of engineering/EPC/oil & gas experience preferred.
• Solid communication skills; ability to liaise with clients and vendors.
• Eager to learn, ask questions, stay organized, and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, procurement and execution of complex infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with Facility Engineers and Project Managers from concept to commissioning.
• Develop P&IDs, assist with field commissioning and PSSR walkthroughs.
• Review drawings (P&IDs, 3Ds, orthos, isometrics) for accuracy and quality control.
• Help size and procure equipment, manage purchase orders, and track costs.
• Learn tools like ProMax, Autodesk, and internal systems with training.

Skills

Engineering experience (3–5 yrs)

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Curious learner

Tools

ProMax

Autodesk

AutoCAD

Internal systems

Job description

J H Operating Company is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Baton Rouge office. This role targets an early-career engineer (3–5 years) to grow through hands-on management of upstream and midstream EPCm projects.

You will collaborate across design, procurement, and construction teams, assist with P&IDs and field commissioning, and participate in safety reviews and client handoffs. Travel 10–15% is expected.