Project Engineer

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

Hargrove is excited to partner with one of the leading air/gas solutions providers to support their project services team.

This Project Engineer at the Long Beach, California office will help to support the Industrial Gases (IG) North America capital projects, strategic planning, turnaround planning, and turnaround execution. This position requires 25-45% travel primarily in the West Region (U.S.). The engineer may need to travel to turnarounds out of region.

When not on a turnaround, the Project Engineer will work a standard 40 hour work week with Monday and Friday remote, and in office Tuesday - Thursday.

The successful Project Engineer will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, have petroleum or gas industrial experience, 7 years experience managing capital projects independently, strong knowledge of piping designs, ability to manage a cross functional multi-disciplined team, lead safety meetings and work side by side the Project Manager to help keep the project on schedule and within budget.

Sorry, this position does not qualify for pre diem or relocation. Local candidates only.

Job Scope: Responsible for technical leadership of a project as well as for supporting the Project Manager in managing project performance of the engineering team with respect to cost, schedule and Client satisfaction. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

1. Lead assigned capital projects (standalone and projects within outages) and manage all engineering, design, construction resources.
2. Develop estimates, funding request documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects.
3. Ensure all projects receive adequate hazard and safety reviews and that all recommendations are completed in a timely manner.
4. Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs.
5. Coordinating with Client on technical design issues.
6. Coordinating with Project Management Team (PM, Construction Manager, Procurement Manager, Quality Manager, and Project Controls Lead) on execution issues.
7. Supporting PM in managing: Engineering budgets and schedule and facilitating identification, estimating and documentation of changes in scope.
8. Weekly and monthly reporting of engineering status and issues.
9. The planning, scheduling and forecasting of engineering resources to be employed on the project with the Project Discipline Leads and Department Resource Leaders.
10. Discipline awareness of their man-hours and associated estimate basis as well as the TIC estimate quantities and the tracking against these for the recognition of scope changes as the project progresses.
11. Developing or facilitating development of project specific engineering and design procedures Includes obtaining proper approvals if deviating from Client or Hargrove procedures.
12. Coordinating engineering input for the documents that define the project scope (e.g. Scope & Criteria documents, Engineering Execution Plans supporting the PEP, etc.).
13. Ensuring timely completion of multi-Discipline deliverables including: Line List, Equipment List, Area Classification Drawings, Post-IFD P&ID’s (assuring regular project review of master), and General Arrangement Drawings.
14. Leading Inter-Discipline coordination by resolving design issues among/between disciplines.
15. For 3D modeling projects, regularly reviewing the model with a focus on: gauging the level of timely inter-discipline coordination, considering loss prevention issues that cross disciplines, confirming clash detection is being done and clashes are resolved, reviewing all design deliverables with particular focus on inter-discipline consistency and adequacy of discipline reviews and approving transmittals prior to issue, ensuring overall quality control of engineering work.

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary: $60.00 per hour

Maximum Salary: $80.00 per hour

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration: Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 7+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.

Knowledge of the Hargrove project execution procedures.

Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.

Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools.

Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.

A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.

Demonstrated proficiency in complex technical issues coordination and resolution.

Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.

Ability to relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional and trade associations.

Ability to handle stress with poise.

Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.

Ability to delegate authority appropriately.

Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability.

Organizational skills, ability to set priorities.

Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.

Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Excellent presentation skills.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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