Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in an on-site position in the Lake Charles area.

The Sr. Project Engineer will have overall management responsibility to plan, organize, direct, and execute capital or expense projects within approved funding limits and schedules associated with the strategic projects initiative. For capital projects, this position is responsible for coordinating and developing all project engineering work including the front-end loading (FEL) phases like project study basis, project study reporting, project design basis, procurement activities and support, and execution of detail design. Field options analysis, scope development, and engineering support during construction are also crucial tasks to the success of the position. 

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Sulphur, LA area

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Refinery, including climbing stairs and ladders.

Travel Requirements: On-site

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute projects across a wide range of TIC Values that are plant capital-level, and additionally support large projects.
• Ensure that all capital projects meet Client's funding approval guidelines and are in compliance with all applicable codes, specifications, regulations, and engineering standards.
• Represent Client's interest in all aspects of project execution (FEL, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, and close-out).
• Be responsible for processing projects through Client's management of change (MOC) software program by following Client's MOC procedures, while also, ensuring timely completion of deliverables needed to progress the project.
• Plan, organize, direct, and execute all assigned Capital Projects and selected Expense Projects within approved funding limits and schedules.
• Prepare and update required project documents in a gated Capital Project process (Project Study, Design Basis, Execution Plans, etc.).
• Oversee all engineering and support personnel assigned to the project as directed by the project manager.
• Direct the work of engineering and construction contractors required for project execution as directed by the project manager.
• Directly responsible for timely answers and responses to requests for information (RFIs) documents submitted by contractors during the execution of projects.
• Advise management of developments that may substantially affect project cost and schedules and report progress/status.
• Establish and maintain communication to ensure the accurate and timely flow of information.
• Coordinate input on projects from operations, maintenance, safety engineering, and other support groups.

 Requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management/project engineering, experience in the refining/petrochemical industry preferred.
• Broad experience and understanding of refinery maintenance, operating, and project practices.
• Highly developed technical expertise in design, fabrication, and construction associated with industrial structural steel and piping systems.
• Ability to apply technical expertise to problem-solving while achieving broad business objectives.
• Ability to work full-time.
• Knowledge of Primavera planning software (P6), Microsoft Project, or similar project scheduling software, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work in a team-oriented, multi-task environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credentials Card).
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Experience Preferred:

• 7-10 years of professional working experience.
• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, with experience in piping systems design & analysis and/or responsibilities with rotating equipment.
• Willing and able to spend periods of time at engineering firms’ locations such as Houston, TX.
• Ability to direct activities and priorities of others through influence.
• Ability to develop and communicate clear and specific strategies and tactics.
• Accepts ownership, is accountable, and delivers on commitments.
• Drives company core values.
• Encourages creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.