Project Engineer

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals.  With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Senior level operational professional, typically site based. Responsibilities include support of all phases of project activities on medium (USD100MM) projects, including variety of scopes that include engineering, procurement, and construction. A Project Engineer (Ops) is considered a Junior Level Project Manager but does not have profit and loss (P&L) accountability. This position is a Professional (Degreed) role and may have supervisory responsibility. The role typically reports to Project or Operations Management.

• The Project Engineer (Ops.) is distinguished from a Project Engineer (Eng.) as it is a Project Management role
• The Sr. Project Engineer provides technical support to coordinate engineering, procurement and construction deliverables during all project phases to ensure that project designs meet operational requirements and specified engineering standards
• Coordination of project plans, contractual arrangements, schedules, activities, and milestones
• May be responsible for client or customer reporting requirements and client operational interactions
• Delivery of the various engineering, construction, purchasing, scheduling, and start-up aspects of a project(s)
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement Programs, such as Lessons Learned and other programs which support achievement of quality and project goals
• Ensure that items are installed as per latest project specifications and drawings, meeting quality, cost and time constraints
• Monitor progress and schedule performance, and identify problems in respect to budget schedules, engineering standards, working directly with Project Controls
• Investigate and follow-up on technical queries with the technical services groups
• Provide technical and quality assistance to Construction Supervisors and Field crews.
• Identify and interpret material specifications and provide technical support to supply chain to support project schedules
• Ensure work undertaken complies with scope and meets operational requirements. Obtain appropriate approvals of and documenting calculations, specifications, variations etc.

• Typically 8-10+ years since first degree and 8+ years relevant experience in Project Engineering, Construction Management or Project Controls
• 2+ Yrs. Engineering preferred
• Professional Degree (Engineering or other Technical BS Required)

Organizational Structure and Location

• Organizational Level: N-5+
• Reports to: Regional Operations or Project Management
• Permanent Work Location: Regional Home Office
• May be temporarily assigned to Project SitesCommon Performance Metrics
• Productivity LPF
• Construction Budget
• On time completion

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment