Project Engineer

Exempt / Salary • Engineering Department

About the role

The primary function of this position is to provide overall technical information and support on assigned projects throughout their duration, including project management of all RELCO scope.

Authority & Accountability

• Research and obtain internal or external assistance in designing systems, including direct communication with customers, vendors, and other engineers.
• Design systems and specify components within expertise areas to meet project specifications.
• Approve for purchase any items for assigned projects.
• Alter or halt the progress of assigned projects with just cause and according to company policy.
• Approve process design changes that do not affect overall process operation.
• Accept change-orders and secure additional work in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Design
  • Design systems and specify components that perform safely and to contract specifications.
  • Document engineering calculations for designed systems and specified components.
• Manage projects
  • Manage assigned projects to meet schedule and budget constraints.
  • Maintain 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 submission 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 and arrange on-site installation.
  • Ensure necessary project information for invoices, project updates, etc., is provided to appropriate company personnel/departments in a timely manner.
• Customer relationship / communication
  • Maintain a positive and cooperative customer/RELCO relationship.
  • Successfully communicate all pertinent information and specifications concerning designed systems/components to appropriate departments.
• Commissioning
  • During pre-commissioning and commissioning, coordinate construction and control activities, and handle customer communication at the jobsite.
• Other Duties
  • Complete other projects as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Two-year Associate’s/Technical degree or relevant work experience.
• Two years of experience in a similar working capacity.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel 15-35% of the time.

Core Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Detail-oriented
• Problem-solving skills
• Time management

Core Values

• Customer: We seek to understand our customers and 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.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: Director of Project Engineering
• Supervise: N/A

Pay

Compensation range: $78,200–$105,800

Schedule

Monday – Friday, average of 40-45 hours per week

Benefits

• Medical (3 plan options), Dental (2 plan options), and Vision insurance.
• 401K (6% company match & fixed company contribution based on seniority).
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Company-provided basic life insurance with optional 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.