electrical and instrumentation project engineer

$135,200 - $187,200/Yr

Unclassified - Jackson, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Jackson, MI

About the position

The Electrical and Instrumentation Project Engineer will lead and coordinate engineering projects for natural gas compression facilities in Jackson, MI. This role focuses on ensuring safe, compliant, and timely project completion through effective collaboration and technical expertise. The position is contract-based, estimated to last 12 months with potential for extension or temp-to-perm opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering deliverables for modifications and new construction projects within the natural gas compression fleet.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers across disciplines, plant operations, maintenance staff, construction managers, contractors, and vendors to ensure project success.
• Plan, design, construct, and maintain natural gas compression stations and related facilities.
• Adapt responsibilities and reporting structure based on project needs.
• Demonstrate leadership, sound engineering judgment, and organizational skills, promoting safe work practices and compliance with standards.
• Oversee engineering tasks including design, planning, inspections, system specifications, environmental assessments, permitting, contracting, scheduling, cost estimation, data collection, construction oversight, and field investigations.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with government and company laws, standards, and procedures, delivering projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor of science in electrical engineering degree from an ABET accredited program or 10 years of directly applicable I&C Electrical design work experience.
• Knowledgeable of the design, construction, or operation of Industrial facilities and/or gas compressor stations.
• Experience in procurement of engineered material, equipment, and professional services.
• Experience in coordinating and developing contract documents, specifically engineering drawings and technical specifications, for both consulting and construction services.
• Self-motivation, analytical, communication and interpersonal, leadership, organizational, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering license preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K contribution
• Incentive and recognition program