Sr. Project Engineer

Kovalus Separation Solutions; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plan

401K match

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Kovalus Separation Solutions in Willmar, MN seeks an experienced Project Engineer to provide technical information and manage projects across the RELCO scope. You will design systems, document calculations, and lead major projects ($10M+), coordinating with engineering, construction, and customers on site.

This exempt, full‑time role requires a four‑year degree or equivalent, strong analytical and communication skills, and travel of 15–35%.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or relevant work experience required.
• Seven plus years of experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design systems and specify components that perform safely and to contract specifications.
• Document engineering calculations for designed systems and specified components.
• Manage major projects ($10M+) to meet schedule and budget constraints.
• Coordinate with construction for on-site install and ensure timely project updates.
• Maintain complete and organized engineering project files and requisition processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management

Education

Four year degree or relevant work experience

Job description

Hours

Monday – Friday, average of 45 hours per week

Job Description

STATUS

Exempt / Salary

Department

Engineering

Hours

Monday – Friday, average of 45 hours per week

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director of Project Engineering

Supervise: N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary function of this position is to provide overall technical information and support on projects that are assigned throughout the duration of the project. This includes project management of all RELCO scope.

AUTHORITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Authority to research and obtain internal or external assistance in designing systems. This includes communication directly with the customer, vendors, other engineers, etc.
• Authority to design systems and specify components within their expertise areas to meet project specifications.
• Authority to approve for purchase, any items for projects assigned.
• Authority to alter or halt the progress of assigned projects with just cause and according to company policy.
• Authority to approve process design changes that do not affect overall process operation in projects assigned.
• Authority to accept change-orders and secure additional work in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Duties

Standards of Performance

Design

• Design systems and specify components that perform safely and to contract specifications.
• Document engineering calculations for the systems designed and components specified.
• Quality of designs for projects.
• Timeliness of completing designs for projects.

Manage projects

• Manage major projects ($10M+) assigned to meet schedule and budget constraints.
• Maintain the engineering project files in a complete and organized manner according to company policy.
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of P&I Drawings and General Arrangement Drawings.
• Complete the preparation of the P&I Equipment Lists (PIEL).
• Assemble informational packets for submitting to the Automation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Construction Manager.
• Facilitate approval of all standard and non-standard assembly drawings on projects.
• Prepare requisitions and/or place orders for all “buy-out” equipment.
• Prepare or approve requisitions for “non-stock” items purchased for projects.
• Coordinate with construction to prepare for & arrange on-site install.
• Ensure necessary project information required to complete invoices, project updates, etc. is provided to the appropriate company personnel/departments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Quality of project management.
• Timeliness of completing projects on schedule.
• Level of effort to stay within budget for project.

Customer relationship / communication

• Maintain a positive and cooperative customer/RELCO relationship.
• Successfully communicate all pertinent information and specifications concerning the systems designed and/or components specified to the appropriate departments.
• Level of effort to maintain customer relationships.
• Quality of communication to customers & other departments.

Commissioning

• During pre-commissioning and commissioning, coordinate construction and control activities, and handle customer communication at the jobsite.
• Quality of coordination for a successful commissioning.

Other Duties

• Other projects as assigned by supervisor
• Level of effort to complete other duties as assigned.
• Note** The job description above is only a characterisation of the duties and not a full list. The provider of the function is also obliged to loyally carry out all reasonably commissioned duties.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Detail-oriented
• Problem Solving Skills
• Time Management

CORE VALUES

Our Core Values are guiding characteristics that define our culture. Core Values are lived every day by every employee.

• CUSTOMER: We seek to understand our customers & continuously improve.
• INTEGRITY: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.
• PRIDE: We are proud of the work we create and deliver.
• TEAM: We are independent minds who work together to achieve more.

TRAVEL

Must be willing to travel 15-35% of the time.

Knowledge & Experience

• Education: Four year degree or relevant work experience
• Experience : Seven plus of experience working in similar working capacity
• Knowledge: Excellent organizational skills

Benefits Summary

Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes: Medical (3 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision plan insurances; 401K (6% company match & fixed company contribution based on seniority); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time starting at 3 weeks; 48 hours sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave.

All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.

The Company’s employment application form will state, at least, that The Company will consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other basis prohibited by law.