Project Engineer

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting capital project efforts including the safe and compliant execution of Project Engineering/Management activities for chemical manufacturing and distribution locations. These activities range from up-front process design and cost estimating to detailed design, equipment specifications, and control system design to construction and start-up support. Position will also support existing process troubleshooting efforts for design improvements and new regulatory or customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as a team with internal partners to complete projects in a compliant, cost efficient, and timely manner
• Develop preliminary designs (PFD, P&ID)
• Complete process design - equipment specification/sizing, material compatibility, heat loads, mass balance, etc.
• Submit Capital Expense Requests
• Specify civil and structural packages
• Specify mechanical packages
• Specify electrical, instrumentation, and controls packages
• Identify regulatory permitting requirements, meet with regulatory officials as necessary
• Conduct/lead design reviews with cross functional project team
• Manage scope, schedules, and contractors
• Identify/manage necessary resources for a successful project execution
• Budget development and cost control
• Process validation

About You:

• BS in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial are preferred
• 5 years of experience as a project/process engineer in a chemical or related industry
• Experience must be in all areas of capital projects: front-end design, estimating, and funding requests; project engineering and management; construction support; commissioning/troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of all design and regulatory standards: ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc.
• Working knowledge of ISO, SQF, Lean Manufacturing and 5S is a plus, but not required
• Must be motivated and work independently with minimal guidance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to work in a warehouse facility where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching

Travel: Up to 15%

Expected Compensation: $95,000-110,000/year. (DOE) + 10% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/