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Project Engineer

EXP U.s. Services

Houston, TX · Posted September 8, 2026

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About the job

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

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Be our next Project Engineer!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Engineering Team , of the Oil, Gas & Chemical Sector in our Houston, Texas O ffice.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

Manages and coordinates the progress of the engineering work, under the direction of the project manager in accordance with the project scope and schedule

Develop, coordinate and maintain project schedules to ensure cost, quality and schedule objectives are met

Develop and recommend improvements to project work processes

Participates in the development of project and engineering execution strategies

Manage and control the engineering budget and deliverables list

Prepare and validate project forecasts

Identify scope changes and request change orders in advance of performing work

Using established project management tools, measured on a monthly basis, the progress of engineering, to ensure that the budgets and schedules are being met, and if necessary, take corrective action

Ensures that the review of documentation is carried out in accordance with the Project Instructions

Prepare project status reports

Ensure that interdisciplinary coordination is carried out in accordance with the Project Instructions

Set agenda and lead project meetings, including preparation of meeting minutes

Prepare engineering and construction work packages as required to support the execution of the project

Initiate a prompt identification and correction for any engineering issues

Oversee and manage the procurement requisition process, review bids and tendering documents to ensure conformance with the project scope and technical specifications

Develop, maintain and coordinate all interfaces with client operations groups

Work with department managers and Engineering director regarding staffing needs for assigned project

Support the identification and pre-qualification of subcontractors

Clearly communicate the engineering scope, including the technology and the design information, with team members in order to meet project requirements

Review drawings and develop scopes of work

Establishes and maintains a climate favorable to the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of the project engineering work

What your experience looks like

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Registration as a Professional Engineer or eligible for PE registration is preferred

Minimum 8-10 years of experience

Previous EPC/EPCM experience preferred

Solid understanding of project management and knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields

Working knowledge of cost, planning and control methods

Proficiency in a variety of standard project management methods and techniques

Ability to meet assignment schedule & deliver quality products under pressure

Proficient with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .