Senior Project Engineer - Petrochemical EPC Leader

Polaris Engineering; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the execution of project plans, support proposals, develop schedules, and report earned value. You will act as the essential interface among disciplines and customers to maintain budget and KPI milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10 years of experience in the petrochemical/refining sector, with strong communication, leadership and risk-management skills. Travel for short assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years as a Project Engineer in the petrochemical or refining industry.
• Experience in an engineering design company preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in planning, risk management and change management.
• Ability to travel short-term.
• Proficiency in project management practices and leadership abilities.
• Earned Value Management knowledge.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Directs development of proposals with the Project Manager.
• Coordinates project engineering activities, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Maintains internal and external interface registers with disciplines and client.
• Ensures that project status reports are updated and distributed.
• Identifies conflicts or risks and develops recovery plans.
• Ensures compliance with Polaris' policies and procedures.
• Delivers contractual obligations and KPI milestones per EPC contracts.
• Collaborates with Project Controls for baselines, progress, forecasts and reporting.
• Facilitates cross-discipline technical issue resolution.
• Leads weekly project status meetings and supports process hazard reviews.
• Develops RFQ responses and tracks major equipment items; prepares bid tabs.
• Fills in for the Project Manager when necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Change management

Communication

Time management

Earned Value Management

Project management tools

Problem-solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Polaris Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the execution of project plans, support proposals, develop schedules, and report earned value. You will act as the essential interface among disciplines and customers to maintain budget and KPI milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10 years of experience in the petrochemical/refining sector, with strong communication, leadership and risk-management skills. Travel for short assignments is expected.