Project Engineer
Matrix PDM Engineering · Greater Houston · Today
HybridEngineeringFull-time
Responsible for the overall execution of engineering for assigned projects or proposals. The Project Engineer is the primary technical contact with the client, monitoring and coordinating technical deliverables to ensure satisfaction of the contract scope and delivering a project that prioritizes safety during facility construction, start-up, and operation.
Responsibilities
- Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
- Represents the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
- Develops and communicates the Engineering Scope of Work and Project Engineering Plan to disciplines.
- Coordinates Engineering input to support schedule development for individual and interdisciplinary planning.
- Works with Chief Engineers or other stakeholders for alignment, effective planning, and execution.
- Ensures discipline and project leads understand and adhere to the schedule, including activities required to support procurement.
- Coordinates and monitors schedule updates and submittals.
- Coordinates with clients (internal and external) and discipline leads to determine design codes and establish overall design criteria.
- Oversees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals and procedures.
- Ensures disciplines stay within scope and as-sold intent, including interpreting scope, identifying budget deviations, determining potential for change orders, and coordinating cost estimate/schedule impact.
- Implements approved project changes and communicates associated schedule impacts to Discipline Leads.
- Verifies project quality processes are being followed.
- Holds recurring design coordination meetings with Discipline Leads to ensure inter-discipline coordination.
- Coordinates with Project Management, Procurement, and Document Control to establish proper document distribution to stakeholders.
- Coordinates discipline field support and communication through the RFI system.
- Reviews and provides engineering input for weekly and monthly reports on contract status, progress, costs, and potential changes.
- Participates in project review meetings.
- Performs other assigned responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in any engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
- 5+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary projects (mechanical, structural, electrical, and control systems) in EPC projects and proposals.
- Strong preference for heavy industrial experience supporting construction teams for Balance of Plant scopes.
- Desired experience with engineered fixed equipment, including above-ground storage tanks, low-temperature systems (LNG, ammonia, etc.), and bulk storage systems (foundations, structural steel, vessels).
- Experience in chemical plants or liquid terminals preferred.
- Ability to understand client specifications, procurement, commissioning, start-up standards, documentation, practices, and vendor data approvals.
- Demonstrated experience following quality assurance and control procedures.
- Ability to analyze problems, make technical decisions, and implement solutions.
- Proactive approach with a consistently positive demeanor.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks under time-sensitive deadlines.
- Effective oral, listening, and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Overtime and travel required, including job site walks, in-week, multi-week, and longer durations as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
- Disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance.
- Paid time off and an employee assistance program (EAP).
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Robust wellness program.
- Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
- Eligibility for performance or safety bonus programs (for some employees).