Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

We are a mechanical contractor, specializing in fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCU), delayed coker units, and other critical projects in the refining, petrochemical, chemical, and power industries. Our team is trusted by leading industrial organizations to deliver their most complex process unit upgrades, revamps, and turnarounds.

Altair Strickland LLC (AS) was founded in 1976 as a mechanical contracting firm specializing in process unit upgrades, revamps and turnarounds in the petrochemical industry and is now part of the EMCOR Industrial Services (EIS) group of companies. Altair Strickland is looking for a full-time Project Engineer, at our Corporate Office in La Porte Texas. This position will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will be eligible to participate in the company’s sponsored health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision), insured life, 401(k), and disability plans effective the first day of the month following the date of employment.

The successful candidate receives Paid Time Off (PTO) at time of hire, as approved for utilization by their respective manager, without having to accrue time to obtain the PTO benefit. The company also supports a Degree Assistance Program for its full‑time employees to help encourage them and provide opportunities in their career development.

Uses knowledge of material science, engineering theory, economics, and demographics to devise, oversee and plan static equipment project logistics, including rigging procedures, lifting plans, vessel design modifications, ASME code welding and other mechanical/civil engineering overview for project execution. Coordinates engineering logistics, development of procedural documentation and implementation plans with all relevant parties. Heavy emphasis on repair, alteration, and installation of static equipment.

Knowledge and experience around structural equipment integrity is essential (for pressure‑retaining equipment, and structural systems).

• Explores the project’s theoretical, mechanical, and logistical implementations and provides analysis to safely and efficiently complete project tasks.
• When applicable, collaborate directly with client and or subcontracted engineering services for preparation, drafting, and verifying accuracy of drawings, schematics, product specifications, operation/service manuals, and other documentation necessary to facilitate project completion.
  • This could result in temporary site assignments (i.e., at a facility ~14‑21 days, rare instances).
• Prepares and/or reviews engineering change requests from customers; discusses impacts with Operations, Quality Control and Safety Departments; develops and oversees preparation and implementation of all engineering change notices and document change control.
• Provides estimating, sales, and marketing departments with project expectations including financial and man‑power requirement for assigned task. Assists with preparation of sales presentations, service/repair methods, and marketing literature, and on‑site presentations to customers regarding engineering logistics.
• Evaluates the strength, stability, and rigidity of structures using engineering principles and methods; assesses the integrity of existing structures and recommends repairs or modifications as needed.
• Coordinates multiple turnaround projects simultaneously, maintains surveys of progress of the work, and supervises as necessary project execution and or instructions/overview to ensure work is completed correctly and efficiently.
• Selects crane(s), lifting hardware, and equipment necessary for safe work execution of medium, heavy, and critical lifts.
• Provides operational and technical direction to rigging crews and to other construction field engineers and construction personnel, including craft, regarding rigging‑related construction processes, procedures, and requirements. May provide operational guidance to senior management team.
• Performs other engineering duties as requested by the Engineering Manager.

The position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and has direct reporting…