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Project Engineer

Keystone Engineering Inc.
Westwego, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Project Engineer for a New Orleans area onsite position.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: New Orleans Area Facility

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary, Plant

Travel Requirements: Occasional

Essential Functions:

  • Work onsite within a Capital Projects Team at a client facility in the New Orleans area.
  • Support engineering requests from plant operations and maintenance staff to develop solutions and engineered deliverables across the site.
  • Provide scope development from initial stages through AFE funding and project execution for multi-discipline plant capital projects.
  • Manage internal and external resources for execution of engineering and design packages to be issued for construction.
  • Coordinate with client procurement on materials and services requisitioning for timely delivery of project critical items.
  • Provide stewardship throughout all phases of engineering and construction to ensure project success.
  • Follow all client standards and project execution procedures.
  • Provide accountability and regular communications with project team and stakeholders.
  • Ensure project commitments toward schedule are achieved.
  • Support project reporting metrics and manage deviations.
  • Promote safety in all aspects of involvement.

Requirements:

  • B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (BSME preferred)
  • 5-10 years of experience preferred from plant facility assignments and/or consulting engineering office positions.
  • Familiarity with project management principles and performance metrics.
  • Ability to make field trips and lead in all project communications.
  • Background with SAP is helpful, but not required.
  • Current TWIC Card needed.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
  • Team Player and willingness to help others
  • Attention to detail.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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