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Job Title: Project EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join our team in executing projects for midstream clients' facilities, including compressor stations and pumping stations. This role involves project estimating, scheduling, and comprehensive project management, alongside the design and development of control system drawings, control logic, and documentation.

Responsibilities

+ Define and design control systems.

+ Develop control system drawings, control logic, and documentation.

+ Program PLCs and develop HMIs.

+ Supervise and coordinate control system assembly and installation.

+ Commission control systems.

+ Create I/O lists from P&IDs and electrical drawings.

+ Develop Cause & Effect matrices from I/O lists, P&IDs, and electrical drawings.

+ Design and draft AutoCAD drawings based on project requirements.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in engineering, design, and commissioning.

+ Proficiency in automation, PLCs, and instrumentation controls.

+ Ability to perform instrumentation calibration and work with medium and low voltage systems.

+ Skilled in PLC programming, wiring, and reading P&ID documents.

+ Project scheduling and blueprint analysis.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD.

+ 5-10 years of experience in PLC, HMI, and relevant engineering fields (upstream, midstream, or downstream).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Preferred: Engineering degree.

+ Ability to read and interpret project documents.

+ Experience with midstream pipeline facilities, such as compressor and pumping stations.

+ Skills in project coordination, electrical work, RFI, and change orders.

Work Environment

The role involves both office-based engineering support and fieldwork for verifications and client interfacing. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration across multiple departments to grow the local presence. Some travel is required, lasting 2-3 weeks at a time, 2-3 times per year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belle Chasse, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Belle Chasse,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.