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 Project Engineer to work onsite at a client facility in the Port Allen area. 

Position Type: Full-time

Location: West Baton Rouge/Port Allen area facility

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary, Plant

Travel Requirements: Occasional 

Responsibilities:

• Work onsite at a client facility to support development and execution of plant capital projects.
• Develop multi-discipline project scopes, funding requests, and budgets for project approval.
• Support engineering & design activities throughout project life cycle.
• Coordinate with owner and 3rd parties regarding project scope and technical interface issues.
• Have a grasp for design and construction terminology needed across technical disciplines.
• Perform engineering calculations as needed.
• Provide concise, factual, and practical project designs that allow for successful installation.
• Work with other Engineers, Designers, and Contractors internally and externally.
• Ensure project deliverables meet the scope, budget, and schedule requirements and responsibly manage any deviations.
• Generate requisitions for services, materials, and equipment and ensure delivery dates are timely.
• Monitor field progress during construction phases for adherence to scope.
• Review invoicing submitted by vendors for accuracy and payment processing.
• Provide project controls documentation as required within the client's system including project closure.
• Drive safety across all work and promote safe work practices throughout project delivery.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering (BSME Preferred) from an ABET-accredited program 
• 2-5 years of relevant experience. 
• Familiarity with project management principles and performance metrics.
• Ability to make field trips.
• Current TWIC Card or ability to obtain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
• Attention to detail.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Experience Preferred:

• Background from similar roles working onsite at plant facilities or supporting projects from the engineering firm office.
• EIT, PE, or PMP helpful, but not required.