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Project Engineer

Chemelex
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026
Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Provide engineering support for the design, review, construction, maintenance, and commissioning of electric heat tracing (EHT) systems.
  • Assist in preparing engineering deliverables, including Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Bills of Material (BOMs), drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Support design reviews and verify that engineering work complies with customer specifications, company standards, applicable codes, and industry regulations.
  • Participate in field walks, constructability reviews, and installation verification activities.
  • Collaborate with construction management to develop manpower plans, coordinate crew mobilization, and ensure field resources are available to support project schedules and execution goals.
  • Assist with troubleshooting field installation issues and recommend practical engineering solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Support project execution by coordinating engineering activities with Project Managers, Project Engineers, customers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
  • Participate in change management activities by documenting technical changes and supporting cost and schedule impact assessments.
  • Develop technical knowledge of electric heat tracing products, systems, and applications.
  • Build positive working relationships with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders while delivering responsive technical support.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by following company and client safety requirements and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline required.
  • 2 years of engineering, construction, or industrial project experience.
  • Experience in industrial construction, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
  • Exposure to electric heat tracing systems is considered an asset.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with scheduling or project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, etc.).
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites as required

At Chemelex

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions – defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

  • Experts with empathy
  • Explorer mindset
  • Example for others
  • Exceptional impact

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.

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