Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of assigned projects at the St. Gabriel, LA site, ensuring engineering and procurement services meet contractual requirements and project specifications.
• Monitor performance of engineering and procurement services across cost estimating, progress measurement, quality, schedule, and construction planning.
• Coordinate inter-disciplinary activities and interfaces between the project team and contractors to meet project targets.
• Participate in PFD, P&ID, HAZOP, and 3D Model review meetings and technical proceedings.
• Coordinate project and contractor engineering resources, including manpower planning and 3D model reviews.
• Assist in the development of equipment specifications, vendor selection, and document reviews.
• Monitor, control, and report engineering progress against cost, schedule, and quality baselines.
• Verify that work complies with project standards, industry codes, and accepted practices.
• Support commissioning and start-up planning and execution.
• Participate in factory checkouts, field reviews, audits, and PSSRs.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of capital project experience working at a chemical manufacturing facility and/or chemical/petrochemical EPC engineering firms.
• Experience with stage-gated project processes, including all phases of FEL, detailed design, and project execution.
• Familiarity with plant equipment and piping engineering codes and standards, including ASME, TEMA, and API.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modular construction and installation.
• Experience managing individual projects valued at $10M+ from start to finish.

Benefits

• 401k with a 6% company match.
• Multi-tier benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, and fitness/weight-loss reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, and paid vacation/sick time.

About the Company

Orbia is a purpose-driven global community of teammates working to solve the world's toughest challenges. Through its various business groups, Orbia focuses on advancing life by ensuring food security, reducing water scarcity, reinventing cities, connecting data infrastructure, and expanding access to health and wellness.