Project Engineer

Southern Ionics Incorporated • West Point, MS

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About The Position

Job Summary Support the corporate engineering team in scheduling, planning, forecasting, resourcing, and managing technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality from inception to completion. Essential Functions Design, specify, procure, install, and provide start-up support for facilities, process equipment, site improvements, and new operations—including scopes of work, equipment quotes and selection, bid packages, timetables, engineering and construction contractor selection, equipment purchases, and cost control. Provide technical support to plant operations, including process design, operating procedures, troubleshooting, and improvement opportunities. Support pilot plant programs by designing equipment, writing procedures and test methods, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Perform basic material and energy balances, equipment design calculations, environmental modeling, geo-technical analysis, and data analysis using manual and computer-aided methods. Coordinate designs with Environmental, Transportation, and Safety teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, leadership, time management, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work on multi-discipline projects and adapt to changing requirements in a small organization (from hands-on tasks to process engineering and construction supervision).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Solid knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work around industrial equipment.
• 25–50% travel required (depending on project load).
• Ability to wear and work in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, procure, install, and provide start-up support for facilities, process equipment, site improvements, and new operations
• Provide technical support to plant operations, including process design, operating procedures, troubleshooting, and improvement opportunities.
• Support pilot plant programs by designing equipment, writing procedures and test methods, analyzing data, and preparing reports.
• Perform basic material and energy balances, equipment design calculations, environmental modeling, geo-technical analysis, and data analysis using manual and computer-aided methods.
• Coordinate designs with Environmental, Transportation, and Safety teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level