Project Engineer - Mechanical

Purpose: The Project Engineer's duties and responsibilities include performing engineering duties and provide technical assistance. Prepares plans, design and specifications for new construction, unusual maintenance and modernization of facilities. Knowledgeable and abreast of new technology. Plans, coordinates and directs activities of projects, including on-site construction supervision. Assists field operations and other departments as required to ensure compliance of operations. Direct and assist in preparation of contracts and specifications and assists in the preparation of cost studies and estimates.

Responsibilities:

1. Specializes on specifications and performance of mechanical equipment such as: gas and diesel engines, reciprocating, centrifugal and rotary pumps, air compressors, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc., together with appurtenant piping controls.

2. Lay outs, designs and recommends various installations, such as: Pump Stations, manifolds, dehydrators, pump and engine foundations, trunk line and main line facilities.

3. Makes engineering studies and mathematical calculations on such items as pressure drops, thru-put, horsepower requirements, pump and engine sizes, hydraulic flow studies, etc.

4. Conduct field surveys on contemplated retirements and preliminary surveys for proposed new construction projects; evaluate information obtained and prepare cost estimates.

5. Prepare and/or review final construction prints and make any revisions necessary.

6. Answers all routine questions arising in the field concerning details set out in engineering drawings or specifications, with respect to construction, design, layout, gradient studies, etc.

7. Prepares operating instructions for various pump stations and Terminal installations, junctions, etc.

8. Prepares bills of materials, requisitions, construction drawings, prints and diagrams, and maintenance bulletins relating to the mechanical facilities.

9. Consults with immediate supervisor and others concerned on mechanical problems, proposed installation and preventive maintenance.

10. Prepares applications for construction and operating permits for facilities.

11. Compiling and answering outside requests for horsepower data.


Minimum Qualifications:

1. Nine (9) to twelve (12) years combination of detailed mechanical engineering
2. Pipeline hydraulics; pump selection; storage tank design; products terminals design
3. Good knowledge of DOT 195 and ANSI B31.4
4. Writing technical specifications and project engineering management experience.
5. Bachelor of Science or Masters in Engineering.

All qualified candidates please contact Chelsea Melancon at 713-934-1946 or