E&I Project Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to provide project management and E&I technical engineering services for a refinery process operations team. Projects include small capital and expense projects needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. Projects typically range in size from $20,000 - $5,000,000. Management of multiple projects concurrently is required.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Applying project management skills in all phases of project engineering from conception to closeout.

• Managing multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.

• Ensures compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation. Coordinates with external engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively.

• Defining scope, developing cost estimates and schedules, and securing funding approval from management for small capital and expense projects.

• Coordinating project specific work with in-house designers and outside engineering contractors.

• Developing and reviewing construction packages to ensure new installations meet MPC and all applicable industry codes and standards.

• Specifying and purchasing of electrical/instrument engineered material for assigned projects.

• Providing field construction support and final project installation sign-off.

• Conferring with management and project stakeholders throughout a project life cycle

• Interacting daily with project team members developing and executing project objectives.

• Providing E&I technical support on multi-discipline projects.

• Providing E&I support, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills for refinery process operations teams.

• Participating in area HAZOP and LOPA reviews and incident investigations.

• Providing E&I assistance to the Area Teams during process unit Turnarounds

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (accredited by ABET) is required.

Registration: Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with process measurement and control, instrument equipment, safety instrumented system (SIS) design, electrical area classification, management of change (MOC) processes, and industry standards (NFPA, ISA, IEEE, NEMA, API, etc.). 

• Strong organizing, planning, critical thinking, and communication skills.  With the ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic refining environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. 

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.