I&E Project Engineer

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an Instrument / Electrical (I/E) Project Engineer on behalf of a global chemicals company in Port Neches, TX. The primary objective of this role is to lead project implementation at the manufacturing site, improving overall instrumentation and electrical assets. This position combines project leadership, design engineering, and hands-on field coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards of safety and quality.

In this role you will:

• Provide design engineering support for projects and develop detailed scopes of work for instrument and electrical disciplines.
• Serve as a project team leader when required, ensuring success in cost, timing, and quality.
• Offer instrumentation and electrical expertise to the plant and provide start-up assistance for new installations.
• Participate in design hazard reviews and ensure all activities comply with safety, GMP, health, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Perform equipment design calculations, prepare specifications, and support procurement of new equipment.
• Determine drafting resource requirements and request support as needed.
• Develop spare parts lists for new equipment.
• Conduct project meetings, field inspections, and problem-solving activities to keep projects on track.
• Provide ongoing project coordination, implementation, and accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members and support company-wide initiatives.
• Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety programs and complete all required training.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Instrumentation & Electrical (I/E) project engineering.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, Internet, and Email applications.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work overtime or extra hours as required to meet project and production needs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required).

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development