Assistant Corrosion Project Manager

HDR•Houston, TX

38d

About The Position

The Assistant Corrosion Project Manager applies knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and materials science to assessments of pipelines and concrete structures in the water, wastewater, and transportation industries. The role is split between office work and fieldwork, with frequent national travel for field assignments. Fieldwork may involve entering confined spaces, working near traffic, and working in wastewater structures. Classroom and hands-on training are provided to support safe and proper fieldwork. Office responsibilities include preparing for fieldwork, compiling field data, and writing reports and technical memorandums. Under the supervision of a Project Manager, the role coordinates project teams and workloads, completes project deliverables within budget and schedule, contributes to project reviews and engineering analyses, and supports preparation of engineering drawings, cost estimates, and specifications. The position handles aspects of small projects or individual aspects of larger projects, with work objectives generally clear and variables limited.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Five years of related experience.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position’s location, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
Experience with MS Office and MS Project.
Solid understanding of corrosion mechanisms and materials science.
Commitment to actively participate in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Project execution experience in Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Mining, Food and Beverage, and/or Industrial Markets.
Experience with Microsoft Access.
Experience with chemical/process design software such as Aspen Suite, EnviroSim BioWin, Hatch GPS-X, or OLI Systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate single- or multidisciplinary teams through project development, initiation, execution, and close-out under a Project Manager’s supervision.
Manage many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a larger project.
Coordinate workload during project execution and complete deliverables within budget and schedule.
Participate in periodic project reviews with the Project Manager, Accounting, and Operational and Business leadership.
Conduct analyses to develop chemical- or process-related design options or recommendations.
Assist in preparing project deliverables, including engineering drawing packages, cost estimates, and project specifications.
Perform routine engineering assignments using standard techniques and procedures.
Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
Work independently on small projects or assist more-senior engineers and professionals on larger projects.
Work with Project Engineers, Engineers In-Training (EITs), Designers, or BIM Specialists as needed.
Prepare for fieldwork, compile field data, and write reports and technical memorandums.
Perform field assessments of pipelines and concrete structures associated with water, wastewater, and transportation.
Perform other duties as needed.