Mechanical Project Engineer

3 weeks ago


Colonial Heights, United States Hargrove Engineers & Constructors Full time

Who We Are

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

What You'll Be Doing

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. RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Act as Owner’s Representative for capital projects execution Onsite

  • Liaise with Engineering contractor during the FEED/FEL-3 process for ISBL and OSBL equipment. Review approval drawings and provide feedback. Coordinate and lead meetings with SMEs, site personnel and engineering contractors.

  • Conduct bid walks with contractors in the field for budgetary and firm proposals. Respond to RFIs (requests for information) in a timely manner.

  • Provide support for the management of projects through final project closure (including scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation)

  • Advocate for strong safety awareness with a consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings. Enforce strong safety culture and target zero Recordables.

  • Prepare bid packages and requests for proposals (RFP) for materials, equipment, and services. Condition bids received to ensure lowest-cost vendor selection.

  • Manage construction contractors for execution of field work in the piping, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation, civil/structural disciplines.

  • Work with construction coordinators in planning project construction activities.

  • Interface with key site and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources. Such functions will include, but not limited to, site engineering resources, purchasing, operations, systems, and business engineering, as well as equipment vendors, contracting firms.

  • Familiarity with piping and mechanical systems such as isometrics, manual valves, specialty items, packaged skid units, modular plants, chillers, cooling towers etc.

  • Perform project control activities such as estimating, cost control, scheduling updates

  • Anticipated Travel: 5% in the first year (to Engineering firm offices, out-of-state)

Ideal Background

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 5+ years of project engineering work experience, preferably in chemical or heavy industry, continuous process plant or a design engineering firm.

  • Familiarity with piping and mechanical systems such as isometrics, manual valves, specialty items, packaged skids, chillers, cooling towers etc.

  • Basic understanding of industrial work practices as related to Health, Safety and Environmental impacts.

  • Work experience in oil, petrochemical or chemical operating facilities. Other heavy industry experience such as pulp & paper is acceptable.

  • Previous experience in operations, process engineering, technology, maintenance, construction, construction management, or HSE.

  • Previous experience in an operating industrial facility (chemical, petrochemical or other heavy manufacturing).

  • SAP software knowledge preferred

  • Working knowledge of project management processes, including stage gate processes.

  • Working knowledge of project control functions and their application to capital projects (Estimating, Scheduling and Cost Control).

Physical Requirements:

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

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Hargrove Culture

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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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