Senior Project Engineer

Kent International USA•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to be based in our Corpus Christi, TX office and support regional project site(s). As a key member of the Project Management team, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the management and coordination of all technical aspects of engineering projects. This role ensures that engineering is aligned with corporate goals and is complete, accurate and constructible for all elements of a project's scope. You will oversee engineering performance and coordinate all contractor and owner's engineering interfaces in addition to ensuring projects are completed according to project requirements and in accordance with project specifications, quality and performance requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating efforts of cross-functional teams and building effective relationships with key internal/external stakeholders, including contractors. The Senior Project Engineer is required to work directly with the Project Manager and Project Controls Specialist to ensure process alignment and compliance. You will interact with other disciplines and groups, corporate technical networks and peers, and vendors/suppliers as needed for the successful execution of the projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
Minimum 10 years' related experience in design engineering or consulting required. Previous Engineering & Construction (E&C) experience is preferred.
Minimum 5 years in Project Engineering role required.
Previous experience working in large FEED or EPC projects.
In depth understanding of the Oil & Gas industry, and stakeholders including operators, EPC providers, Engineering houses, classification societies, fabrication yards and installation companies.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other related programs.
Proven experience on Project Execution.
Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Demonstrated problem solving skills and decision-making skills.
Strong personal initiative, sound planning and problem solving capacity and effective interpersonal skills.
Able to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
Broad knowledge of engineering discipline activities.
Knowledge of safety and quality procedures.
Provides guidance on design and technical direction to engineering staff.
Capable of performing duties with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets.
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it's clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Nice To Haves

Professional registrations or license is not required but is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that assigned projects are executed in accordance with Project Procedures (e.g. Project Execution Plan, Engineering Directives), Kent Quality Process, Client Standards, and applicable Industry Codes and Regulatory Requirements.
Clarify and communicate the project scope to Team members. The Project Engineer is the custodian of the work scope and shall work with the Client and the Team to resolve discipline scope queries.
Organize and lead project engineering meetings, ensures participation from the Team.
Ensuring that project registers (e.g. needs, actions, risks, etc.) are populated and maintained.
Supports/Leads cross-functional team consisting of internal Subject Matter Experts, Owners Engineers, Contractors and Technical Consultants from development of Engineering contract through the delivery of the Project and Closeout.
Ensures documentation of engineering and design quality is adequately captured to support audit and prudency review.
Manage all the technical activities aimed at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.
Coordinates with the Project Manager in following the Project Delivery System and ensuring requirements are met and producing associated deliverables.
Participates in contractor/vendor selection process with a specific goal of assessing engineering experience, competencies and capability.
Supports/Leads technical open book engineering process with contractors during development of major projects and applies value engineering concepts to ensure projects are competitive.
Performs/Manages the review of engineering design to assure compliance with the contract, design codes, and client standards while ensuring design supports the strategic, operational and maintenance goals of the project.
Assists Contractor and Vendors during design to resolve technical queries, and interfaces.
Ensure coordination of interfaces among engineering disciplines and with procurement, vendors, and partners.
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
All other duties as assigned.