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Senior Project Engineer

System One
Baton Rouge, LA Other
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $120,000.00 to $125,000.00 Bonus
Contractor
90/80 Schedule

Core Responsibilities

  • Technical Specifications: Determine requirements and select specialized equipment for sulfuric acid regeneration systems, covering everything from furnaces, converters, and boilers to compressors, cooling towers, and pumping systems.

  • Engineering Analysis: Execute detailed heat transfer and hydraulic calculations for both compressible and non-compressible fluids.

  • Component Sizing: Calculate the necessary dimensions and capacities for valves, pumps, ducting, and piping across various project phases.

  • Design & Documentation: Create comprehensive equipment spec sheets for procurement. You will also be responsible for developing and updating PFDs and P&IDs for modified or brand-new operations.

  • Operational Logic: Collaborate closely with Controls Engineering to define and document functional and operational statements.

  • Project Leadership: Oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects. This includes defining project scopes, generating cost estimates, and drafting formal appropriation requests for approval.

  • Financial Oversight: Take ownership of project budgets through diligent cost tracking and accurate forecasting.

  • Field Management: Provide on-site management during construction phases and unit turnarounds.

  • Compliance & Records: Manage all project documentation to ensure strict adherence to technical specs, legal codes, and safety policies.

Candidate Requirements

  • Education: A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required.

  • Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a similar industrial setting.

  • Communication: Strong verbal and written skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide logical solutions.

  • Technical Tools: High proficiency in building and using engineering spreadsheets. Familiarity with AutoCAD or chemical process simulation software is a definite plus.

  • Soft Skills: We are looking for an organized, self-starting individual who can manage multiple priorities independently.

  • Safety & Regulatory: A solid understanding of OSHA standards and local/state regulations is preferred.

  • Credentials: You must currently hold a TWIC card.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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