Project Engineer

Project Engineer- 30966

Contract duration: 12 months

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: 100% on site in Quintana, TX (some travel required, must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license.)

Pay rate: $90.00- $120.00 per hour/ W2- No benefits

TWIC required (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

Job Summary

The Project Engineer will report to the Senior Project Engineer and oversee small projects within the Operations team. Responsibilities include project planning, scheduling, coordination, and monitoring to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple discipline projects within the downstream oil & gas and petrochemical sectors.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution while ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.
• Provide strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making support across interdisciplinary teams.
• Conduct quality control assessments for budgets, schedules, and personnel performance.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to improve project efficiency and profitability.
• Develop specifications and frameworks to measure project performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, QA/QC policies, and performance requirements.
• Oversee contractor field activities, ensuring safe and coordinated work execution.
• Respond to RFIs and variance requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and lead technical and commercial assessments.
• Prepare and manage requisition packages.
• Implement control measures to maintain project budget and schedule compliance.
• Oversee multidiscipline MOCs, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes.
• Support project justification and approval workflows.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required background and education:

• 10 years’ experience in a process industry setting.
• Experience with LNG, NGL, cryogenic/natural gas processing, petrochemical, or other hydrocarbon processing facilities.
• Prior experience as Project Engineer
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Master’s level beneficial

Required Competencies

• Strong knowledge of engineering systems, calculations, and applications.
• Experience managing multi-discipline projects with a deep understanding of industrial and regulatory standards.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including root cause analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, time management, and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and industrial plant settings.
• Regular use of office equipment, including computers, phones, and scanners.
• Required to wear necessary PPE for job functions.
• Possible exposure to varying weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and electrical circuits.
• Potential for exposure to high noise levels.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily a sedentary role with occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach as necessary.
• May need to drive to different company locations.
• May be required to enter confined spaces or work at heights.
• Visual acuity required for job functions.

HSE Responsibilities

• Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and prioritize HSE compliance in all tasks.