Project Associate
Koch Engineered Solutions
Houston, TX0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Associate. This role will coordinate, monitor, support, and actively participate in all facets of an EPC project, from early development to commissioning and turnover. The role has an emphasis on technical design but is expected to develop skills to execute projects. This role is office-based Monday - Friday at our headquarters in Katy, TX. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in and support the technical design and engineering oversight of project scope for assigned projects through project completion.
- Coordinate or conduct the review of process equipment, vendor selection, and subcontractor services.
- Development of design documents including piping and instrumentation diagrams, valve specifications/lists, piping definitions/specifications, and equipment specifications.
- Liaise and coordinate between engineering disciplines, field construction teams, and subcontractor personnel to ensure sound engineering design.
- Active participation in customer reviews.
- Travel up to 30% to project sites as needed.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews in the office and on-location.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelors’ Degree in engineering or construction management / technology.
- Ability to create and review design drawings and calculations.
Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead)
- Experience with full-scope project responsibilities from FEED phase to mechanical completion.
- EPC design, field engineering, or engineering experience on a plant operations or maintenance team.
- Knowledge of pipe design codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and B31.12.
- Experience reviewing static and rotating equipment.
- Working knowledge of material specifications.
- Working knowledge and understanding of industrial construction.
- Working knowledge and understanding of construction and engineering economics.
- Previous work experience in leadership positions.