Project Engineer

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Engineer Refining Tank Program to join our Toledo, OH office.

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people.

We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.

We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Toledo, Ohio and support our client’s focused energy teams. This role entails providing engineering support on behalf of the client to specialized tank projects for FEED and Detail Design scopes of work being carried out by appointed contractors as well as supporting construction scopes from an engineering perspective.

This is a full-time position based on the client site that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

About Us :

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.

AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Primary point of contact on project team for all engineering related matters.
• Oversees engineering development and execution utilizing either on-site design staff or local Engineering companies.
• Accountable for the safe and efficient delivery of project engineering scopes though the use of project management standard practices and demonstrating conformance.
• Deliver moderate to large sized tank work packages for capital projects, achieving safe and cost effective solutions which are fully integrated and satisfy client requirements and the expectations of stakeholders while balancing cost, schedule and quality.
• Support technical queries (RFI’s) and Change Management scopes relating to project design phases and field enquiries.
• Supports contractor design package structure development, reviews and verification scopes of work.
• Responsible for coordination with client regarding Project Assurance and Technical Assurance activities, and with legal, environmental and other project activities.
• Develops project engineering scopes in collaboration with operations, process engineering and discipline representatives.
• Facilitates project meetings to develop and review project scope, design criteria and discipline drawings.
• Drives the approval by the appropriate technical authority of equipment specification and drawings.
• Assists with development of equipment and material bid specification, bid evaluation and selection.
• Manages wide variety of simultaneous tank projects with competing priorities in various execution phases across multiple manufacturing processes in the refining complex.
• Works with site and corporate procurement to develop / implement a procurement strategy for each project.
• Supports Project Manager and Project Controls team on estimating, budgeting and scheduling activities associated with engineering phases.
• Assists Project Manager in development of project documentation, PEP, PQP, PSCM etc.
• Ensures delivery of specified equipment by facilitating shop inspections and factory acceptance testing.
• Provide cross-discipline coordination to ensure that work is carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in project-specific risk management plans and proactively manage engineering technical risk throughout project execution to minimize company exposure.
• Assists Project Manager in development of project cost estimates and schedules for each phase and for AFE / DSP development.
• Through a support role, coordinates with construction personnel and Contractors to assure that field activities are completed safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with the design requirements.
• Assist with mechanical start-up plans and procedures, provides technical support during start-up, supports training activities and assures documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Provides appropriate files to maintenance and operations for record keeping.
• Support project documentation collation and close out activities as well as any benchmarking.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, (Mechanical, Chemical or Petroleum) or a related field, or 8 years of relevant experience, or alternatively 8+ years proven experience in similar Project Engineer roles.
• Chartered / Profession Engineer Status or related Project (PMP or PMQ) Accreditation.
• Must have previous engineering delivery experience in tank related projects.
• Working knowledge of design and manufacture of tank systems.
• Familiar with project stage gate delivery methodology and gate packages and or requirements.
• Extensive experience in effective and efficient Project Management procedures.
• Experience with drafting proposals / quotes / bids
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities.
• Must have a 'get it done' attitude and be proactive.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Must generally understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and other related systems.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis :

At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes :

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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