Project Engineer ECI, Inc - Pasadena, TX, US

ECI Engineers and Constructors International, Inc. (ECI) is a multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 35 years experience in refining, chemical plant engineering, & design located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ECI provides project support for projects of varying sizes, ranging from conceptual process design through detailed engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services, ranging from small maintenance / revamp projects to new grass-roots plant projects. ECI also has a professional services division which provides plant personnel staffing to support engineering, operations, and maintenance departments.
ECI, Inc is seeking a contract Project Engineer with a minimum of 5 years experience in the chemical/petro-chemical industry.This is a dual role position to function primarily as a project engineer with overlapping mechanical engineering responsibilities. The position is located in Pasadena, Texas.
The duration of the work is expected to be approximately 9 months to 1 year and will begin in August 2015.
Project / Mechanical Engineering Responsibilities:

• Project Engineering Responsibilities
  • As a project engineer, efforts will include coordinating between internal client resources and external engineering contractors who will be executing detail design. This will also include the following efforts:
  • Coordinating and leading project team in planning, developing, and implementing the project scope of work; including meetings, setting priorities, evaluating comments/requests and ensuring internal customer approval
  • Ensuring the proper balance between cost, schedule, quality, and safety of the finished project.
  • Alignment of project execution schedules from engineering through construction to assure a prioritized approach for fast track execution.
  • Review of technical specifications, design documents and vendor documentation and coordination of internal resources for evaluations and return of comments.
  • Supporting efforts to the project manager to report project status on cost and schedule.
  • Preparing or coordinating the preparation of construction bid packages, evaluating bid proposals and selection of contractors
  • Experience with SAP Project Module and other basic SAP transactions desirable
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent people skills. Ability to successfully work with all plant personnel
  • In-depth knowledge of Excel, Word, Microsoft Project.
  • Mechanical Design Responsibilities
    Construction package design, including equipment location plans, plot plans, piping design and equipment design
    Ensure engineering designs comply with best practice standards and codes, current and future legislative requirements and client guidelines.
    Analyze existing and proposed equipment for applicability of the selected equipment in the intended application.
    Be aware and knowledgeable of ASME and other applicable codes, piping stress design, equipment layout, structural and machine design improvements
    Experience with the corrosive nature of a chemical plant environment, and evaluate design solutions developed for the project.
    Familiar with exotic material of construction, such as titanium, tantalum, glass-lined equipment, thermoplastics and FRP.
    Previous working experience with industrial scale systems including metal pipe fabrication, automated valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, agitators, relief systems, centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps, mechanical seals, refrigeration machines, etc.
    Preparing or coordinating the preparation of construction bid packages, evaluating bid proposals and selection of contractors.
    
    Skills Required:
    • Problem Solving: Must be able to understand and interpret technical material. Must be able to solve problems quickly, completely, accurately, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
    • Knowledge/Skills: Thorough knowledge of project process and practices necessary for successful project execution. Must also have knowledge of engineering codes and standards. Must also have a practical working knowledge of all engineering disciplines. Must be self-motivated and possess good organizational skills. Must be able to work alone and accomplish responsibilities with only general direction. Must be able to work as part of a team. Must pay close attention to details, follow high standards for accuracy and completeness, and accept constructive criticism from coworkers.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Client Contact: Must have the ability to work with clients to fulfill their project related issues.
      Essential Qualifications:
      • Candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
      • Must be US citizen
      • Minimum 5 years experience in civil or mechanical engineering in a project execution role.