Senior Project Engineer

The resume should clearly demonstrate: Project work performed directly for an owner/operator or while embedded within the owner's project team. Brownfield capital projects executed within existing operating facilities. Personal ownership of project scope, execution plans, estimates, AFEs, budgets, forecasts, schedules, cost control, and change management. Direct involvement in field execution, commissioning, startup, closeout, and turnover to Operations. Coordination with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Process Safety, Construction, contractors, and vendors. Specific projects or portfolios that show the candidate’s responsibilities, operating environment, and results. ***TWIC Card, You can obtain once hired. Job Summary The Sr. Project Engineer manages minor capital projects within the Engineering team. Responsibilities will include preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring the assigned engineering projects. Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications. The Sr. Project engineer, should have the ability to work with multiple engineering disciplines and demonstrate excellent project management and supervision skills. The Sr. Project Engineer should also demonstrate excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills. Location/Travel Information Location/Travel Information This position is currently based in Freeport, TX, with plans to relocate to our headquarters in Downtown Houston in Q2 2026. It will also require frequent travel to company facilities in Freeport and other offsite locations as needed. This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Primary Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions Develops and/or reviews comprehensive project scopes of work. Develops and/or reviews project execution plans and divisions or responsibility between contract and internal resources. Develops and/or reviews project cost estimates and forecasts. Develops and/or reviews project schedules. Monitors and develops reports on progress of project execution. Delivers progress presentations to the management team. Manages internal and external interfaces to ensure effective coordination, teamwork and timely delivery of information. Develops and/or reviews project quality assurance plans. Develops and maintains KPIs to track delivery against project objectives; including budget, schedule and quality expectations. Manages internal and external resources to ensure delivery of project budget, schedule and quality expectations. Uses best practices in change management to control scope changes and the associated cost and schedule impacts. Ensures quality of project deliverables; including documentation, materials and field execution. Collaborates with subject matter experts to create more efficient engineering solutions and execution methods to maintain project profitability. Ensure the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies performance standards, and specifications. Manages field activities of contractors and ensures safe coordination with other work in the facility. Ensures timely and accurate responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), Engineering Service Requests (ESRs) and Variance Requests from internal and external parties. Leads development of requisition packages. Leads technical and commercial evaluations of contractor proposals and contracts Responsible for formal communication with contractors. Manages multidiscipline Management of Change packages (MOCs) to ensure quality documentation and efficient approval and execution. Provides project justification and stewards proposed projects through the internal approval process. Leads project team meetings and issues meeting minutes. Essential Functions: Knowledge of Engineering systems, calculations, applications and operations methods and materials, and engineering application of computers. Ability to comprehend design specifications, standards, and contracts. Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form. Ability to conduct efficient meetings. Ability to develop comprehensive scopes of work. Detail oriented, professional, and reliable Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Possess strong organizational and time management skills Ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines Strong project management and supervision skills. Possesses knowledge of engineering fundamentals in all disciplines. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of cross-functional project execution. Independently executes multiple technical initiatives or programs and recommends future direction. Operates in a professional office environment within or outside of an industrial plant Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and filing cabinets. Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions. Possible exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions. Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits. Possible exposure to constant, or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary. Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required. Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to enter confined spaces. May be required to work at elevated heights. Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable) - Transportation Worker Identification Card Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. HSE Roles and Responsibilities Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions. Overtime Status : Exempt Rate Type : Hourly Target Pay Rate Range : 110.00 USD - 125.00 USD per hour Minimum Experience: 10+ Years of Engineering Experience, 5+ Years of Project Engineering Experience, 3+ Years of Experience in an Operating Industrial Facility #J-18808-Ljbffr Top Talent Central