Project Engineer (35229)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, planning, execution, and closeout of refinery projects.
• Cookinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and contractor teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and review project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Conduct field walkdowns and provide engineering support during project execution.
• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards, industry regulations, and engineering best practices.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Support management of change (MOC) processes and project documentation requirements.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Controls, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Recent field experience supporting projects in a refinery environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple project tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project deliverables.
• Experience collaborating with operations and maintenance personnel in an active industrial facility.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Billings, Montana.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Mechanical, Process, or Control Systems engineering.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls systems.
• DeltaV DCS experience.
• Previous turnaround (TA) planning or onsite turnaround support experience.
• Experience supporting brownfield projects and operating facilities.
• Knowledge of refinery processes, equipment, and industry standards.

Work Arrangement

• Onsite
• Contract Length: 6–12 months
• Compensation: $60–$70/hour (commensurate with experience)
• Per Diem: Not available; compensation structure may be offered as a blended or split-rate arrangement where applicable.