Project Engineer - Instrumentation and Electrical

Project Engineer – Instrumentation & Electrical

Chemical Manufacturing | Gulf Coast

Join the ECI Group’s Gulf Coast Professional Services Network and play a critical role in delivering high‑impact capital and expense projects at a large‑scale chemical manufacturing facility. This is an opportunity for an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Project Engineer to lead complex projects, influence plant performance, and partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Environmental Health & Safety teams—all in a safety‑driven, results‑oriented environment.

In this role, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll help shape how they are executed. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager
, you’ll own projects from concept through start‑up, applying disciplined project delivery while providing hands‑on technical expertise that directly supports plant reliability, safety, and production goals.

• Serve as Project Engineer for capital and expense projects of varying size and complexity, using a structured Project Delivery Process.
• Define project scope, develop justification and economic analysis, build schedules, and drive execution through completion.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and personally support the plant goal of zero injuries
  .
• Partner closely with Environmental, Health & Safety teams to ensure projects meet all safety and compliance expectations.

• Coordinate integrated project teams that may include Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, Plant Management, and Product Line stakeholders.
• Work with plant organizations to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and deliver practical, value‑driven solutions.

• Provide electrical and instrumentation design support as needed, including equipment selection and procurement of engineering services.
• Support construction management activities and plant start‑ups to ensure safe, successful project handover.

• Open, manage, and close projects in SAP, providing regular progress updates and cost forecasts to management.
• Present key projects and status updates to Plant Management with clarity and confidence.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Engineering within a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in instrumentation and electrical systems
  , including design, construction, and plant operations.
• Deep understanding of chemical plant equipment, processes, and overall operations.

• Engineering degree preferred.
• In lieu of a degree,
  15+ years of experience in construction and design of Instrumentation & Electrical systems in petrochemical facilities will be considered.

• Proven ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a reputation for building positive working relationships and supporting colleagues.

• Work on meaningful projects that directly impact plant performance and safety.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a highly integrated manufacturing environment.

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