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: Generally responsible for performing all aspects of project management for moderately complex engineering project assignments ensuring total delivery of the services on time, within performance budget and quality expectations. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.  

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement within the chemical plant, focusing on process optimization, equipment upgrades, and facility enhancements.

• Develop and manage Front-End Loading (FEL) deliverables for capital projects, ensuring thorough analysis and planning.

• Create detailed project plans, including scope definition, schedules, resource allocation, and risk assessments.

• Prepare and manage project budgets, including cost estimates, financial analysis, and ROI calculations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and management, to align project goals with overall business objectives.

• Oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance.

• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop and present project proposals, progress reports, and final deliverables to senior management and stakeholders.

• Continuously monitor industry trends and technological advancements to identify potential areas for improvement and innovation.

Ideal Background

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

Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.  

Experience: This position requires 3 years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.

• Knowledge of design standards and codes.

• Knowledge, application and specification of piping materials.

• Development of piping material and material procurement specifications.

• Knowledge of good design practices for sizing all piping systems.

• Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems.

• Flexibility and stress analysis of moderately complex piping systems.

• Specify criteria for and select piping specialty items.

• Design of moderately complex process and utility piping systems.

• Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.

• Knowledge of application of piping supports and restraints.

• Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems.

• Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.

• Estimating piping related construction quantities from conceptual documents.

• Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of design efforts.

• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

• Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.

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.