Project Engineer

Chapman Consulting, Inc. (CCI) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the W-2 position of Project Engineer. Projects in this role primarily revolve around the production and midstream sectors of the oil & gas industry but may involve other industries as well.

Project Engineers in CCI generally handle the project management aspects of technically oriented or engineering-heavy jobs.

A Project Engineer does NOT typically handle the detailed engineering but must be able to review drawing packages and understand the technical concepts in order to manage a project.

This individual would be responsible for understanding the scope of work, planning & scheduling, leading meetings, coordinating with external vendors, coordinating with internal engineering and design teams, reviewing and checking drawings, communicating directly with the client, and following up with Project Director.

CCI is a consulting and engineering design firm specializing in projects for oil and gas, petrochemical, and process industries.

Our office is in Lafayette, LA. We provide a variety of onshore and offshore services to our clients and have been in business since 1989.

As a consulting firm, the work we do is challenging but rewarding. The variety of projects is widely regarded as a plus and provides a perfect opportunity for engineers to grow professionally.

Project Engineer responsibilities typically include :

• An understanding of client, industry, regulatory, and other guidelines, codes, etc. (CFR, ASME, API, etc.)
• Familiarity with reviewing P&ID's, construction packages, and engineered drawings
• Generating proposals and planning project budgets
• Coordinating and managing vendor bid packages
• Interacting / deconflicting with applicable regulatory bodies
• Submitting applicable permit requests
• Ensuring projects stay on schedule & cost tracking
• Regularly coordinating engineering and design support
• Generating applicable project procedures
• Coordinating with all vendors throughout the project duration
• Project closeout / completion reports
• Documentation control

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS :

• 4-year degree in engineering from an accredited university (Industrial or Engineering Technology does not qualify for this position)
• A professional demeanor with good communication skills
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience with midstream or process piping projects (knowledge of process piping -system design, pipeline design, pumps, compressors, valves, vessel design, pipeline maintenance or operations, or facility maintenance and construction are all pluses)
• Experience with procurement or construction coordination is a major plus
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Willingness to learn new subjects as well as mentor junior staff (a collaborative attitude is a must for this position)
• Ability to adapt to working on different projects with varying scopes
30+ days ago