Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

Job Summary

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.

Founded in 1976, Altair Strickland LLC is a mechanical contracting firm specializing in process unit upgrades, revamps and turnarounds in the petrochemical industry. It is now part of the EMCOR Industrial Services (EIS) group of companies.

As we continue to grow and lead the industry in our services, we persistently seek employees to invest in so they may continue to advance as key difference makers within their area of respective subject matter expertise.

Our people and commitment are the cornerstones of our business. We recognize that people always is essential to our success through mutual respect, trust, commitment to safety and actively fostering a teamwork environment to collectively succeed.

Altair Strickland is looking for a full-time Project Engineer at our Corporate Office in La Porte, Texas. This position will report directly to Altair Strickland, LLC 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.

Additionally, the successful candidate receives Paid Time Off (PTO) at time of hire, as approved for utilization by their manager, without accruing time to obtain the PTO benefit. The Company also supports a Degree Assistance Program for its full-time employees to help encourage and provide opportunities in 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 engineer 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, works 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.
• Prepares and/or reviews engineering change requests from customers; discusses impacts with Operations, Quality Control and Safety Departments; develop and oversee 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.
• Coordinates multiple turnaround projects simultaneously, maintains surveys of the progress of the work, and supervises as necessary project execution and/or instructions/overview to ensure work is completed correctly and efficiently.
• Performs other engineering duties as requested by the Engineering Manager.

The position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and has direct reporting and accounting responsibilities to other Department Directors and executives, as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience…