Project Engineer

About The Job

The Project Engineer supports capital project efforts including the safe and compliant execution of Project Engineering/Management activities for chemical manufacturing and distribution locations. These activities range from up-front process design and cost estimating to detailed design, equipment specifications, and control system design to construction and start-up support.

• Develop preliminary designs (PFD, P&ID)
• Complete process design – equipment specification/sizing, material compatibility, heat loads, mass balance, etc.
• Submit Capital Expense Requests
• Specify civil and structural packages
• Specify mechanical packages
• Specify electrical, instrumentation, and controls packages
• Identify regulatory permitting requirements, meet with regulatory officials as necessary
• Conduct/lead design reviews with cross functional project team
• Manage scope, schedules, and contractors
• Identify/manage necessary resources for a successful project execution
• Budget development and cost control
• Process validation

About You

• BS in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial (preferred)
• 5 years of experience as a project/process engineer in a chemical or related industry
• Experience must be in all areas of capital projects: Front-end design, estimating, and funding requests, Project engineering and management, Construction support, Commissioning/troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of all design and regulatory standards: ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc.
• Working knowledge of ISO, SQF, Lean Manufacturing and 5S is a plus, but not required
• Motivated and works independently with minimal guidance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to work in a warehouse facility where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks
• Absenteeism due to illness or injury is limited to 10 days per year

Travel

Up to 15% Expected

Compensation

• $95,000-110,000/year. (DOE)
• + 10% Bonus Eligibility

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Application Information

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.