Project Engineer II

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Summary:

• Project Engineer - The Project Engineer manages a wide variety of projects (typically $50k to $10MM TIC) for Refining and Chemicals Industry Clients.  Primarily responsible for projects in the Baton Rouge / SE Louisiana Area.  Day travel may be required.  Home office for this person will be in Baton Rouge, LA.

Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Provides project leadership under the direct supervision of a Project Manager or Director.
• The Project Engineer is responsible for the execution of Capital and Expense Projects from front end development (Assess, Select & Define phases) to detailed design and construction (Execute phase) including procurement, cost control and schedule management.
• Accountable for delivering projects safely within defined scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Ability to manage several project simultaneously with competing priorities in various execution phases on a wide variety of manufacturing processes.
• Develops project scopes in collaboration with Client Operations, Process Engineering and Discipline Representatives.
• Develops the Project Execution Plan jointly with the Project Manager.
• Ensures that the Project Execution Plan is followed during the life of the project.
• Accountable for ensuring the proper technical authority approves the design including the appropriate technical authority of equipment specification and drawings.
• Oversees engineering execution.
• Works with Project Controls department to develop project cost estimates and schedules for each phase and for final project funding.
• Accountable for meeting project cost and schedule requirements and providing accurate forecasting.
• Responsible for effective scope control and change management.

Job Qualifications & Skills Required:

• 3+ years of project management experience in downstream petrochemical or refining industries.
• 10+ years of technical experience in the engineering industry.
• PMP is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied engineering and design disciplines.
• Reasonable knowledge of construction and site issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between various disciplines required.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering technology, codes, standards, etc.