Project Engineer I

  • Optimized Process Furnaces, Inc.
  • Chanute, Kansas
  • Full Time
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PROJECT ENGINEER I

SUMMARY:

OPF is looking to grow its project execution team. This role will have a

combined focus on both project engineering

and project management. A project engineer must be able to review and

analyze design information, as well as

manage the overall project. Once the project is complete, clients often

want additional support in the field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Engineer Duties

? Review of fabrication drawings, datasheets, specifications, and other

documentation

? Analyze sub-vendor design documents

? Aftermarket Field Service and Startup Assistance

? Limited engineering design with assigned projects

Project Manager Responsibilities

? Generate and maintain production schedules for each project

? Travel to fabrication shops for kickoff meetings and expediting

meetings

? Oversee the general progress of fabrication of equipment while

communicating with inspection team

? Communicate with fabrication shops and sub-vendors to expedite the

fabrication schedule

? Organize meetings to provide updates to the customers execution team

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

? Mechanical Engineering Technology with 5+ Years of Similar Experience

OR

? B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or equivalent

degree with 0-5 years of experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

? Experience with AutoCAD software or equivalent

? Familiarity with 3D software such as SolidWorks or Inventor

? Use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

? Good verbal communication and social skills

? Strong organizational skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

? Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate

? Project management experience specific to steel fabrication

? Experience with general management roles

? Ability to generate project schedules

? Past experience as a mechanical draftsman for similar equipment

? Past experience in a steel fabrication shop

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

? No or limited exposure to physical risk in the office

? Minimal exposure to physical risk in the field

? Occasional travel to job site (Domestic)

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE:

? Location: In-office - Chanute, KS

? M-TH: 7:30 am 5:30 pm (1 hour lunch break)

? F: 7:30 am 11:30 am

PAY AND BENEFITS:

? Salary Position (Pay TBD Based on Experience)

? Annual Bonus (Based on Performance)

? Full Benefits (Health, Dental, etc. offered)

? Retirement Program
Job ID: 482863615
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025

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