Mechanical Project Engineer – Storage Tanks and Truck Loading

Job overview

The Mechanical Project Engineer – Storage Tanks and Truck Loading role is an onsite, anticipated 12-month contract assignment at a client manufacturing facility in Waggaman, LA. Compensation is not specified. The client operates a chemical manufacturing facility producing Dimethyl Carbonate and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate for the battery supply chain. The engineer coordinates delivery, construction, startup, and commissioning for truck-loading facilities, storage tank areas, flare equipment, and interconnecting piping. The role manages project execution across schedules, budgets, quality, compliance, and stakeholder coordination to support reliable facility operations and asset performance.

What you'll do

• Coordinate oversight and delivery of truck-loading facilities, process and product storage tank areas, flare equipment, and interconnecting piping
• support construction, startup, commissioning, installation, and performance testing
• review equipment designs for reliability and maintainability
• assist with spare-parts optimization and inventory management
• lead projects through permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• develop and control budgets and schedules
• support consultant selection, subcontractor management, and change orders
• conduct quality and compliance reviews
• communicate project status, risks, and opportunities
• prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mechanical project engineer

storage tanks

truck loading

waggaman la

eci group

chemical manufacturing

project lifecycle

commissioning

piping systems

budget control

quality compliance

12-month assignment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency, a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and 8–10+ years in petrochemical, chemical, or refinery construction or project management. Advanced degrees or certifications such as PMP or LEED are advantageous.

About the employer

Engineers and Constructors International Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.