Project Engineer

Overview

Together We Make Life Better". Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

This position is accountable for project engineering management on mid-sized to Large-sized projects, troubleshooting potential mechanical problems and recommending mechanical or process improvements to increase and maximize plant efficiency.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute capital projects, ensuring safety and adherence to project timelines and budgets.

Develop capital projects schedules and budgets.

Identify and evaluate productivity and cost improvement opportunities, collaborating with the client and client maintenance teams to implement enhancements.

Monitor key productivity metrics to optimize plant performance and identify further improvement opportunities.

Document work and capture best practices for knowledge sharing and process optimization.

Ensure proper engineering and integration of plant upgrades and equipment installations.

Engineer and prepare mechanical equipment specifications relative to plant modifications and repairs.

Leading multidisciplinary small-sized to mid-sized projects up to $10 MM. Experience leading larger project is a plus.

Provide oversight to 3rd party engineering, fabrication, and installation contractors.

Scope, estimate, design, schedule, and execute assigned projects.

Provide equipment-based or repair technique-based engineering support for the Engineering Department and Maintenance Department.

Monitor and inspect mechanical equipment during outage opportunities and turnaround at this location to ensure mechanical efficiency and initiate necessary action as deemed necessary.

Inspect fabricated equipment at the vendor's location relative to pre-determined specifications and monitor said vendors progress to ensure compliance with schedule.

Maintain satisfactory communications and relations with contractors and governmental agencies.

Lead or Act as major participants in contract negotiations relative to project work.

Prepare reports, make required disposition, and maintain necessary departmental files.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Provide process or mechanical engineering support to the operating areas on and as needed basis.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience with leading capital project development and execution required.

Experience with fixed equipment and rotating equipment.

Experience leading projects including compressors, cooling towers, heat exchangers, electrical substations, and pressure vessels is preferred.

Demonstrated leading projects from front end loading engineering through executions and startup phasis.

Demonstrated leading external engineering consultant companies during front end loading engineering.

Demonstrated management / supervisory skills and contract negotiations relative to construction projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ABET accredited university required. Mechanical or Chemical degree preferred, but open to Civil, Electrical or Construction Management with applicable experience.

EEO Statement

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC ("CDI") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race / ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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