Project Engineer - Engineering (New Orleans)

About the role

USG’s Project Engineer position is an entry-level, hands‑on training assignment with immediate responsibility, including troubleshooting plant engineering or production problems, researching and utilizing opportunities to enhance operations, and implementing capital expenditures programs for new or modernized facilities and equipment. Project engineers sometimes serve as supervisors, providing firsthand experience in managing employees. The role is designed to give the incumbent broad manufacturing exposure for positions of greater responsibility, and project engineers report to plant production or engineering managers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring and execution of the plant safety program, acting as a safety model program administrator and participating in the plant safety team.
• Prepares and follows to completion all assigned capital authorities and job sheet requests.
• Works with existing project engineers and other plant personnel to administer plant policies and support plant facility maintenance and operating departments in planning and implementing major routine, non‑routine, and infrastructure expenditures.
• Trains external contractors on plant safety procedures and supervises external contractors on completion of work.
• Utilizes technical training to advise and design various engineering solutions as required by reliability and operating departments.
• Facilitates environmental and sustainability requirements and improvement projects.
• Assists department managers with various facility preparation and planning efforts to support daily operations.
• Completes administrative tasks as needed for the position.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering required
• Co‑op/intern experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), and decision‑making skills to work with a diverse team
• High level of organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
• Self‑starter, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently and within a team to meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Ability to operate within a planned budget and manage costs within established goals
• Willingness to relocate for advancement opportunities with the company

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, vision and dental coverage; employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest; coverage offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan
• Additional programs such as life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, pet insurance, etc.
• Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity
• Paid time off and paid holidays