Project Engineer - Primoris Engineering

Primoris Engineering located in Houston, TX is searching for a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer will support construction activities, provide project administration, and assist the Project Manager on EPC projects. The Project Engineer leads and mentors field engineers and other administrative staff. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR). Join our team today!

Position Overview

The Project Engineer will support construction activities, provide project administration, and assist the Project Manager on EPC projects. The Project Engineer leads and mentors field engineers and other administrative staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for project engineering of assigned project(s)
• Overall responsible for project execution, including assigned project resources.
• Develop and issue project execution plans for every project.
• Manage overall project schedule and budget including management reporting.
• Prepare project status reports addressing schedule, budget, staffing, safety, and open issues.
• Stays on top of all communication and tracking tools, e.g., Action Items, Requests for Information, Decisions, Deviation Notices, and Change Orders
• Monitor sub-contractor quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Manage review project Specifications, Standards, Drawing Reviews, and coordination with vendors and customers.
• Monitor and coordinate engineering site visits, and responses to contractor inquiries
• Monitor delivery and review of documents, drawings, and submittals
• Attend job site meetings with contractors, consultants, and customers to review and monitor progress on activities.
• Initial review of vendor and sub-contractor payment applications, validating project progress against approved schedule of values
• Evaluate, negotiate, and make recommendations regarding proposed change directives & change orders.
• Interacting with clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
• Reviewing engineering deliverables and initiating appropriate corrective actions.
• Managing project scope, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Creating and submitting RFIs to resolve information gaps, eliminate ambiguities, and capture and share specific decisions during the project.
• Following up on RFIs and ensuring timely and accurate responses from the relevant parties.
• Documenting and tracking all RFIs and their impacts on the project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Supporting the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• BS, MS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• NCEES P.E. License preferred.
• 6-8+ years of experience in the onshore Oil & Gas or Energy industry
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed to ensure successful project execution.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering, design, and construction of onshore upstream and midstream facilities
• Project Management Experience in Engineering and/or Construction firm
• Engineering and design experience with 5+ years working as Project Engineer on multiple projects.
• Experience managing multiple individual projects of $5M or greater.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of project scheduling and estimating.
• General understanding of HSSEQ programs and requirements

Software Skills

• Intermediate to advanced skill level with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong MS Project capabilities and experience
• Some software capabilities with AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution

Company Overview

Primoris Services Corporation was established in 2004 as an umbrella entity for a group of exceptional companies that share a strong common culture and values. Primoris Engineering is comprised of highly qualified personnel and registered professional engineers providing the full array of engineering services capable of providing complete in-house engineering services with the ability to utilize high value engineering centers if needed. PD&C services both downstream and midstream energy sectors including refining, petrochemical, blue/gray hydrogen, syngas, LNG, biodiesel, renewable natural gas, and midstream pipelines, processing facilities, terminals, and gathering systems.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.