Project Engineer - Bellville, TX

Matheson•Bellville, TX

10d

About The Position

The Project Engineer designs and manages engineering projects for an acetylene gas production facility. Projects may involve buildings, controls, equipment, and/or processes. Depending on project size, responsibilities may include overall or detailed design; obtaining quotes and bids and managing the bid process; selecting and managing contractors; managing contracts; quality control; reconciling invoices; and approving disbursements. The role also estimates project costs, evaluates project validity and payback, develops specifications and procedures, and ensures projects are completed correctly and on time. The position requires safely designing and installing systems for users and installers, following applicable design codes, managing multiple projects, checking work and addressing hazards or deficiencies, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, finding contractors as needed, and submitting requisitions. Travel is typically 3–10 trips per year, depending on projects; most destinations require flying, some are reachable by car, and trips typically last 2–5 days, rarely more than 12 days. Travel is typically self-scheduled.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
At least 3 years of project management experience is preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform engineering calculations.
Attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and learn new skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Computer skills, including AutoCAD, Access, and project management tools.
Programming skills.

Responsibilities

Manage engineering projects for an acetylene gas production facility.
Design and manage projects involving buildings, controls, equipment, and/or processes.
Perform overall and/or detailed project design, depending on project size.
Obtain quotes and bids, including managing the bid process.
Select and manage contractors and manage contracts.
Perform quality control, reconcile invoices, and approve disbursements.
Estimate project costs and evaluate project validity and payback.
Develop specifications and procedures.
Ensure projects are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
Safely design and install systems for both users and installers.
Follow required codes for design compliance.
Manage multiple projects at the same time.
Check and correctly perform own work and identify and correct hazards and deficiencies.
Follow and ensure contractors and other employees follow company policies and procedures.
Find contractors as needed and submit requisitions.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.