PROJECT ENGINEER – GREENFIELD SITE
Function: Engineering
Scope: Project Engineering – Construction / Greenfield Project
Location: Monterrey Area (Salinas Victoria, Nuevo León) / On Site
General Description
This role is responsible for coordinating the technical and engineering aspects of a project from planning through execution and startup, combining engineering expertise with project management skills. The Project Engineer ensures effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and according to scope and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept through commissioning.
- Provide on-site supervision during construction, installation, startup, and commissioning phases.
- Ensure project deliverables meet technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, local regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, Operations, and SHE.
- Review and validate engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Develop and promote creative solutions to engineering challenges and project risks.
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and innovative solutions.
- Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting activities.
- Promote a strong safety culture to achieve an accident-free project.
Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering, construction, project execution, or manufacturing plant operations.
- Experience coordinating contractors, multidisciplinary teams, and field activities.
- Strong understanding of construction/project execution, safety, quality, and operational requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
- Intermediate-advanced conversational English for interaction with international contractors.
- Availability to work 100% on-site in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo León, supporting construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
Nice to Have
- Experience in greenfield projects, industrial expansions, or large-scale CAPEX projects.
- Experience working with EPCM, turnkey, construction, or industrial installation contractors.
- Knowledge or certification in PMI, Agile, Lean, EEM, or similar project management methodologies.
- Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial plant environments.
Internal Contacts:
- Contractors
- Engineering supervisors and leaders
- Global and regional technology experts
External Contacts:
Turnkey contractor
- EPCM contractor
- Construction and installing contractors
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering, construction, project execution, or manufacturing plant operations.
- Experience coordinating contractors, multidisciplinary teams, and field activities.
- Strong understanding of construction/project execution, safety, quality, and operational requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
- Intermediate-advanced conversational English for interaction with international contractors.
- Availability to work 100% on-site in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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