Hargrove and Associates, Inc is seeking a Project Engineer in Houston, onsite, to provide technical leadership on projects and support the Project Manager in managing cost, schedule, and client satisfaction. This role centers on multi-discipline coordination and timely engineering deliverables, demanding strong technical insight and the ability to collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams. A Master of Science in Engineering and a track record of practical engineering leadership are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Keep the Project Manager informed of all technical issues, decisions, and problems encountered on the project.
- Coordinate with the client on technical design issues.
- Work with the Project Management Team (PM, Construction Manager, Procurement Manager, Quality Manager, and Project Controls Lead) to address execution issues.
- Assist the Project Manager in managing engineering budgets and schedules, and in identifying, estimating, and documenting changes in scope.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports on engineering status and issues.
- Plan, schedule, and forecast engineering resources with Project Discipline Leads and Department Resource Leaders.
- Maintain discipline-specific awareness of man-hours and estimate bases, TIC quantities, and tracking against these to recognize scope changes as the project progresses.
- Develop or facilitate project-specific engineering and design procedures, obtaining approvals if deviating from Client or Hargrove procedures.
- Coordinate engineering input for documents defining the project scope, such as Scope & Criteria documents and Engineering Execution Plans supporting the PEP.
- Ensure timely completion of multi-discipline deliverables, including Line List, Equipment List, Area Classification Drawings, Post-IFD P&ID updates, and General Arrangement Drawings, with regular master reviews.
- Lead inter-discipline coordination by resolving design issues between disciplines.
- For 3D modeling projects, regularly review the model to assess timely inter-discipline coordination, cross-discipline loss prevention considerations, clash detection and resolution, and overall consistency; approve transmittals prior to issue.
- Ensure overall quality control of engineering work.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Hargrove project execution procedures.
- Familiarity with company business standards, good practices, engineering standards, and project controls tools.
- Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
- Comprehensive understanding of the functions of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
- Proven proficiency in coordinating and resolving complex technical issues.
- Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations and relate effectively to customers, suppliers, contractors, and professional associations.
- Capability to handle stress calmly and delegate authority appropriately.
- Strong communication skills to clearly set expectations and accountability within the team.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set priorities; coaching and mentoring experience is valued.
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication, as well as strong presentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Technologies
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Personal paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Other benefits to eligible teammates
Ideal Background
- Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering from an accredited university is required.
- Registration: Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.
Hargrove Culture
We strive for an environment built on trust, integrity, and a team mentality where every contribution matters to project outcomes and the company’s global clients. Our safety culture prioritizes the well‑being of all people involved in our work. As a 100 percent teammate‑owned organization, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports our teammates and their families.
- Trust, integrity, and a collaborative, team-focused environment
- Strong safety emphasis and protection of well-being
- Fully established employee ownership with a broad benefits lineup
Equal Opportunity Employment
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We maintain a drug-free workplace, and the selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods as required by the role.
