Description
ReCon is hiring for a Project Engineer for a client in the Plaquemine, LA area. This is a short-term position for approximately 3-4 months.
Summary of Description:
Develop and oversee the engineering and design efforts for the development of engineering drawings/packages for all phases of a project from the feasibility study to construction.
Duties:
- Scope Definition of the project includes discipline engineering requirements, estimating project man hours and requirements.
- Concisely describing the project requirements by means of engineer’s sketches and verbal instructions.
- Presenting this work to the design personnel in an organized form suitable for design by the available personnel.
- Coordinating and organizing work with other disciplines. Maintaining a good working relationship.
- Checking drawing packages for completeness, code compliance and accuracy. Generate Discipline Construction Scopes of work as required.
- Supervise overall engineering package quality and production.
- Give adequate instructions to enable the design staff to perform their task with quality work.
- Perform calculations required for discipline. Check calculations of other engineers for completeness, code compliance and accuracy.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a related field from an accredited university with at least six (6) years of experience in petrochemical, chemical, offshore, pipeline or utility industries; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
License Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement
- Professional Engineer Intern status with professional registration preferred
Specific Skills:
- Ability to mentor younger engineers.
- Knowledge related to design in discipline field.
- Microsoft Office and Outlook or similar software.
- Knowledge of regulatory codes and requirements in the related discipline required.
- Experienced with discipline specific computer applications (i.e., ETAP, STAAD, CAESAR, etc.).
- Familiar with key aspects of Civil, Mechanical, I/E and Chemical Engineering.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year.
- Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
- Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
- Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
- Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
- Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.
- Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.
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