Project Engineer

Job Description
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Project Manager, assists in the development and execution of a project starting at the sale and continuing through the final construction and start-up phases.  Specifically, the job entails development of vessel and equipment drawings, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings and other information pertinent to the project at the direction of the project manager.  Process equipment is sized, specified and purchased by the project engineer through consultation with various vendors.  Primarily assigned to smaller, equipment only or familiar equipment, or smaller parts of larger projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
Review process design heat material balance for accuracy at the beginning of each new project.
Perform detailed design checks of process equipment such as vessels and tanks.
Calculate the required pumping head for all associated pumps for the project.
Collaborate with other groups on drawing development for flowsheets, vessels, P&IDs and general arrangements.
Specify technical requirements and write equipment specifications for purchase requisitions.
Evaluate supplier proposals for conformity to technical requirements, schedule compliance and budget allowance.
Recommend supplier with best offering that meets project specifications, schedule and budget for procurement.
Prepare project lists for equipment, valves, instruments, utilities requirements and loads.
Communicates  with suppliers, site, customer and internal resources.
Investigates and helps resolve comments or problems with suppliers, jobsite or the customer.
Prepare process control descriptions, operating manuals and project schedules.
Provide assistance to Project Manager.
Support service with technical assistance during commissioning phase. including frequent and longer visits to site as necessary.
Maintain proper documentation for project files.
Assist QA with supplier and jobsite inspections
Inspect equipment/vessels during fabrication and/or at final inspection.