Project Engineer

Project Engineer

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Project Engineer ready to take us to the next level! If you have strong expertise in leading assigned capital projects, including standalone projects and projects executed during plant outages and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Engineer to lead capital projects and outage-related initiatives while managing engineering, design, and construction resources across Industrial Gases North America facilities. This position will be full-time contract and is hybrid in Gonzalez, LA.

What You'll Do

• Lead assigned capital projects, including standalone projects and projects executed during plant outages
• Manage all engineering, design, construction, and contractor resources throughout project lifecycles
• Develop project estimates, funding documents, schedules, and forecasts within SAP
• Ensure projects receive appropriate Process Hazard Reviews (PHRs) and Operational Readiness Inspections (ORIs), and that resulting actions are completed promptly
• Promote and implement inherent process safety principles in all project designs
• Provide field supervision and support during project execution
• Lead and maintain project safety performance and compliance
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Ensure projects meet operational and customer requirements
• Coordinate with plant operations, maintenance teams, and contractors during project planning and execution
• Participate in turnaround planning and execution activities as required
• Support safe work permitting processes and outage execution activities
• Travel approximately 15–25% as required by project assignments
• Conduct safety kickoff meetings with contractors and operations teams before project execution
• Ensure contractors understand and comply with all Air Products safety standards
• Clearly communicate project safety goals, including zero recordable incidents and zero first-aid cases
• Complete contractor Behavioral Safety Process (BSP) observations during project execution
• Perform daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews and documentation
• Participate in safe work permit issuance processes
• Lead daily toolbox and safety meetings
• Report incidents immediately and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Verify contractor Emergency Action Plans are submitted before mobilization
• Participate in safety audits, safety sampling, and outage-related safety activities
• Attend and contribute to monthly safety meetings

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience supporting manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and/or capital projects
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, operations, and management teams
• Strong commitment to worker safety and regulatory compliance.
• Basic understanding of operating plant environments
• Knowledge of quality standards and project execution best practices
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet project deadlines
• Ability to work varied schedules and hours while following fatigue management guidelines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in demanding situations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
• TWIC Card
• Security Passport
• Required refinery/site access credentials and background clearances
• Ability to pass criminal background investigations and applicable drug and alcohol screening requirements
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of business and operational information

Preferred:

• Experience managing capital projects in industrial gas, chemical, refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing environments
• Experience with SAP project management and cost forecasting
• Turnaround/outage planning and execution experience
• OSHA certifications or other industry-recognized safety credentials
• Experience working with contractors and multi-discipline project teams
• 0–20 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or project management disciplines

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office, plant, or job site
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Ability to work in industrial plant environments, including walking elevated structures, climbing stairs, and navigating active construction or outage work areas when required

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$70-$74 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.