Project Engineer

Date: Nov 20, 2024

Location: US, 77493

Company: CRC Evans

The Project Engineer will play a key role in supporting both pre-award and post-award project activities for specialist welding and coating works within the North America Offshore business unit.

A significant focus of the role will be the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, including bid documentation, cost estimates, schedules, and technical clarifications. Following contract award, the Project Engineer will support project execution, coordination, and delivery to ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Role specific responsibilities

Proposals and Bid Preparation

  • Prepare technical and commercial proposals for welding and coating projects.
  • Review client ITT / RFQ documentation, specifications, drawings, and scopes of work.
  • Prepare cost estimates, including labour, materials, equipment, consumables, subcontractors, and logistics.
  • Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and technical input.
  • Develop project schedules and execution plans for bid submissions.
  • Participate in technical and commercial clarifications with clients.
  • Support bid strategy development and post-bid reviews.

Project Execution & Support

  • Assist with planning and coordination of awarded projects from handover through to completion.
  • Support project managers with engineering, documentation, and cost control.
  • Coordinate with welding, coating, QA/QC, HSE, and site teams.
  • Assist in procurement of materials, consumables, and specialist equipment.
  • Track project progress and support reporting on cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Support preparation of as-built documentation and close-out dossiers.

Health, Safety & Environment

  • You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
  • You will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
  • You must also co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
  • Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training the Company provides and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk.
  • Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements. 

Job Specific Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Management, Materials Science, or a related field

Work Experience Required:

Minimum 5+ years experience working in oil and gas engineering

Skills & Knowledge Required:

  • Knowledge of welding techniques (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) and field joint coatings will be an advantage
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software, preferably MS Project or other equivalent software
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn, take direction, and contribute to the team's success.
  • Flexibility to travel to project sites as required.


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