Senior Project Engineer

Worley Group, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking an experienced project manager with over 12 years of engineering experience. The role involves managing engineering and construction staff, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. Candidates should hold a BS or MS in engineering and be proficient in project management tools. This is an onsite position in Baton Rouge, LA with a 5/8 work schedule.

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years of engineering experience.
• Process design engineering experience is a plus.
• Experience in refinery and chemical processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline engineering and construction staff.
• Coordinate project activities.
• Act as primary technical interface with client.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

BS or MS in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software applications

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose:

Performs a variety of routine assignments involved in either the coordination of various engineering, construction, purchasing, scheduling and start up aspects of a project, or the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project across all disciplines (equipment, piping, E&I, civil). This individual typically manages multiple small projects, a single medium project or a portion of a large or mega project within the organization and/or for customers, with daily operational responsibilities.

This is an onsite role in Baton Rouge, LA in a plant environment with a 5/8 work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multi-discipline engineering and construction staff and activities to ensure project is executed in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner.
• Coordinate project activities to support overall Project Manager and to support and update Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Act as primary technical coordination interface with client and site to ensure that the client's expectations are met.
• Manage risk register, gate readiness, RFP development, materials, scope of work, etc.
• Ensure the project conforms to regulatory and code requirements.
• Regularly provide accurate, timely and effective reports to management.
• Effectively communicate with the team and third parties.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• Typically 12+ years engineering experience, including 5-10 years of relevant supervisory, project management and/or technical experience; Workshare experience; E, EP project experience.
• Process design engineering experience with strong initiative and communication skills is a plus.
• Project Delivery experience in refinery and chemical processes.
• Solid understanding of AWP and construction experience.
• Site experience or in-refinery experience is a plus.
• Computer proficiency required; Proficient with engineering software applications; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Professional registration in local jurisdiction; Certified Project Management Professional by a globally recognized project management organization (IPMA, APM, PMI, AIPM).
• Be comfortable using MS Office, Teams, SharePoint & other collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated leadership skills & managed small to medium sized projects, be capable of technical stewardship on projects.
• Experience in change management, budgets, schedules, progress reporting, managing work scopes.
• Demonstrated skills at customer / stakeholder interactions is a must.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• BS or MS in related field or applicable discipline, typically an engineering degree; or equivalent experience.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.