Project Engineer

Start your career as a Project Engineer at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Project Engineer at Vopak.

What will you do as a Project Engineer?

This position supports the Americas Division’s expansion projects throughout the different VPM* stages and applying the right governance by ensuring Vopak standards, Repeatable Formula and Project Controls are applied in accordance with internal, local and national regulations and provide sound project management advice for green & brownfield expansion projects.

What do we offer you?

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.

• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge.

• Career development and growth opportunities.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account Options

• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)

• Paid Time Off and Sick Days

• Additional Benefits:

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Accident Insurance

  • Legal Plan

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance

  • Legal Plan

  • ID Theft Insurance

  • Universal Life

What do we expect from you as a Project Engineer?

• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act.

• Master of Science in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Chemical) or equivalent

• More than 12 years of relevant projects experience

What does your day look like?

Your core responsibilities are:

• Knowledge & Experience in development of project cost estimating per AACE and have great understanding of WBS & CBS application

• Support the development of detailed cost estimating at the various FEL levels to ensure the correct estimate class is attained

• Knowledge & Experience in development of project schedule (P6 knowledge is a plus) to ensure proper scheduling level to various FEL stages

• Knowledge in development and application of project controls to ensure proper implementation of scope changes monitoring, documents managements, weekly/monthly reporting, etc.

• Knowledge & experience on contracting and contract management and with different types of contracting strategies

• Knowledge & experience in risk modeling and Monte Carlo application to provide quantitative risk analysis

Work Environment

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements.  Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104°F (40°C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15°F (-10°C) in the winter months.  There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous.  The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments.  Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location.  General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear.  The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50’ in height.  The employee may be required to enter confined spaces.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.  The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

Want to start as a Project Engineer at Vopak?

Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopak's projects? Then start as a Project Engineer and apply now!