Project Engineer - Confident Search Consultants

Project Engineer $90k - 130k per year

Downers Grove, IL

Full Time; Direct Hire

Culture:

» Join a group of dedicated professionals who are respected throughout the energy business. Our client offers challenging work, rewarding compensation, and opportunities to give back. They are committed to safety, sustainability, and economic growth in all communities in which they operate.

» Our client offers an achievement-oriented culture combined with a rewarding compensation package, comprehensive health plan options, unique employee welfare benefits, holistic development programs, great prospects of internal mobility, and meaningful community impact exposure toward a fulfilling and long career.

» Full Range of benefits offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life & Accident Insurance, 401K, Pension, Vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave, New Hire Relocation, and Learning Opportunities.

Responsibilities:

» Planning, organizing and executing project front end loading and project design engineering including option selection, scope development, change control, cost estimating, cost control, and scheduling development and compliance for all assigned projects.

» Providing technical support during construction and commissioning / startup of the project to ensure correct installation.

» Develop and maintain all project related documents including, but not limited to: Project Study Basis (FEL1), Project Study Report (FEL2), Project Design Basis (FEL3), and Authorization for Expenditure, with all applicable backup documents such as Process Spec, project cost estimate, project economics and justification, Project Execution Plan, and Project Schedule, as well as project design documents, Management of Change, project startup audits, cost commitments vs. approved funding, and project closeout, etc.

» Execute detailed design and material purchases for all assigned projects, including but not limited to development of plot plans, layouts, 3D models, equipment specifications, discipline engineering packages, and quality control of same. Assist Procurement with source selection, requirements, bid evaluation and expediting as needed.

» Provide project execution coordination and assistance to the Process Engineering, Operations, Construction and other groups on their related project responsibilities such as P&ID development, safety reviews, construction packages, and other reviews and input.

» Monitor and report on cost, cash flow forecasting, schedule performance, change order management, scope management and control, management of contract project engineering work, material quality checks.

» Establish project objectives and related performance standards including, but not limited to: project cost, project schedule, quality, mechanical performance, safety of design and constructability, environmental performance, customer satisfaction and legal/regulatory compliance.

» Develop the appropriate team to successfully implement the project and achieve stated objectives.

» Provide engineering assistance with corporate/refinery standard engineering specification, variance requests and approvals. Monitor variance frequency and revise standard engineering specifications as required.

Qualifications:

» Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum of 8 years of job related experience.

» Must exhibit a good knowledge of commonly used industry engineering standards, practices and procedures specific to the oil refining process.

» Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

» Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

» Strong written/oral communication skills.

» Valid Driver’s License required

» Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Eligibility

» The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card: https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/

Schedule:

» 9/80 Schedule; every other Friday off

» Opportunity for some flexibility

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.