Project Engineer

L&L FABRICATION, INC•Evans, CO

13d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer works from client specifications and proposals to design modular pressure processing equipment typically found in the upstream oil and gas industry. This role culminates in a comprehensive bill of materials and a set of drawings and instructions for fabrication. L&L Fabrication is an ASME Code vessel shop holding U and R stamps, offering ASME-coded work built to spec, along with repairs and maintenance on used pressure-rated equipment. The company emphasizes quality work, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a safe work environment, with a high focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Requirements

Proficient with Solidworks.
Knowledgeable in pressure piping, vessels, and associated valves, instrumentation, and automation.
Experience working in/for manufacturing of complex assemblies.
BS in Mechanical Engineering or 5 years relevant experience.
Must be able to be stationary for an extended period of time, and then move to working in a non-stationary position. This role will require the applicant to be able to move around collecting physical data as well as working at a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds frequently, 50 pounds infrequently with support, and 100+ pounds occasionally with support.
Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
This position will be exposed to varying noise levels, entering and exiting the shop environment, the ability to don-doff hearing protection is necessary.

Responsibilities

Use Solidworks and PDM to model parts, configurations, sheet metal, weldments, structural, piping assemblies, create fabrication drawings, and generate BOM’s within a design for manufacturing environment.
Use Autocad to create P&ID’s and electrical schematics.
Conduct pressure vessel design and code calculations to ASME Section VIII using COMPRESS and cooperate with Authorized Inspectors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Size and select pipe, valves, and fittings to ASME B31 piping codes, process requirements, and client specifications.
Size, select, configure, and troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical instrumentation and automation.
Specify coatings, insulation, and heat trace.
Follow client specifications.
Manage projects to schedule and budget limits.
Assist with estimating activities by creating material and labor cost estimates and writing technical proposals.
Review and approve other’s work.
Handle change orders by estimating costs, creating drawing and BOM revisions, and associated documentation.
Interact with customers directly for clarifications and approvals.
Lead fabrication project kickoff meetings to streamline handoff to manufacturing and incorporate feedback with drawing revisions to improve manufacturability.
Proactively coordinate with document control, quality, shop leads, and management to ensure seamless handoffs.
Continuously and rigorously pursue material cost and labor time savings initiatives.