Project Engineer Jobs in Louisiana
Project Engineer jobs in Louisiana are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in oil and gas, petrochemical processing, industrial construction, and infrastructure, with openings at every level from entry-level field engineer to senior project lead. The busiest hiring markets are Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where major employers like Shell, ExxonMobil, and Turner Industries maintain a lasting presence and recruit project engineers on an ongoing basis. The most sought-after specialties in Louisiana are process engineering support, capital project delivery, and plant turnaround coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Project Engineer II – Process Controls
Be part of a team assessing and driving achievement of program specific performance within Honeywell HPS. You will partner with world class engineers and leaders to develop program cost, schedules and milestones, define technology roadmaps, and drive improvements in engineering quality and productivity.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- 2+ years of experience in process control automation within industrial environments like oil & gas refineries, chemical plants, or paper mills
- 2+ years of experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Hardware, Field Instruments, Control Loops, Control Configuration, and Modbus /SCADA communication
- 2+ years of experience with Graphics/HMI/Operator Displays 1+ year of experience with Network architecture and configuration of Cisco switches
WE VALUE
- Demonstrated track record for meeting commitments and schedules
- Strong customer focus with proven ability to establish successful relationships with internal and/or external customers
- Understand Control Systems technology
- Some experience in engineering
- Experience with Experion technology (C300, Control Builder, HMI)
- Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events.
- Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience. Demonstrated Earned Value Management skills
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 11/12/2026
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Process Automation (PA) is a global leader in automation control, instrumentation, software, and services that improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial processes. PA delivers innovative solutions that help customers optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve sustainability across a wide range of industries including oil and gas, refining, chemicals, power generation, and manufacturing. With a commitment to technology leadership and customer success, Honeywell PA drives digital transformation and operational excellence worldwide.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more
Key Responsibilities
- Implements standard engineering solutions to successful completion and within budgeted time and cost constraints
- Work with Senior Engineers to design and issue project documents, set up and configure system hardware (switches, routers, servers, stations, firewall, etc), test system/network functionalities, implement and test interfaces with 3rd party systems
- Be able to communicate with customers
- Know and keep yourself updated on Honeywell hardware and software solutions (Experion technology like C300, Control Builder, HMI)
- Estimation development and analysis
- Work with the project team to meet the project targets (delivery, quality and costs)
- Be a technical interface for matters related to Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Vendor interface on third-party equipment
- Report project status updates to Project Manager and Lead Engineer
- Ability to travel up 20% to local US sites when needed
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
Project Engineer II – Process Controls
Be part of a team assessing and driving achievement of program specific performance within Honeywell HPS. You will partner with world class engineers and leaders to develop program cost, schedules and milestones, define technology roadmaps, and drive improvements in engineering quality and productivity.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- 2+ years of experience in process control automation within industrial environments like oil & gas refineries, chemical plants, or paper mills
- 2+ years of experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Hardware, Field Instruments, Control Loops, Control Configuration, and Modbus /SCADA communication
- 2+ years of experience with Graphics/HMI/Operator Displays 1+ year of experience with Network architecture and configuration of Cisco switches
WE VALUE
- Demonstrated track record for meeting commitments and schedules
- Strong customer focus with proven ability to establish successful relationships with internal and/or external customers
- Understand Control Systems technology
- Some experience in engineering
- Experience with Experion technology (C300, Control Builder, HMI)
- Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events.
- Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience. Demonstrated Earned Value Management skills
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 11/12/2026
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Process Automation (PA) is a global leader in automation control, instrumentation, software, and services that improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial processes. PA delivers innovative solutions that help customers optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve sustainability across a wide range of industries including oil and gas, refining, chemicals, power generation, and manufacturing. With a commitment to technology leadership and customer success, Honeywell PA drives digital transformation and operational excellence worldwide.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more
Key Responsibilities
- Implements standard engineering solutions to successful completion and within budgeted time and cost constraints
- Work with Senior Engineers to design and issue project documents, set up and configure system hardware (switches, routers, servers, stations, firewall, etc), test system/network functionalities, implement and test interfaces with 3rd party systems
- Be able to communicate with customers
- Know and keep yourself updated on Honeywell hardware and software solutions (Experion technology like C300, Control Builder, HMI)
- Estimation development and analysis
- Work with the project team to meet the project targets (delivery, quality and costs)
- Be a technical interface for matters related to Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Vendor interface on third-party equipment
- Report project status updates to Project Manager and Lead Engineer
- Ability to travel up 20% to local US sites when needed
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project engineer jobs across Louisiana.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Engineer Intern certification or active Professional Engineer license through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board
- Two or more years of project engineering experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial settings
- Proficiency in project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with capital project delivery processes including cost control and change management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with contractors, vendors, and site personnel
Project Engineer Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project engineer in Louisiana?
Most project engineers in Louisiana start with a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and then pursue the Engineer Intern designation by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, administered through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. After gaining qualifying experience, many pursue full Professional Engineer licensure, which is required or preferred for senior roles at Louisiana's large industrial and infrastructure employers. A PE license strengthens candidacy significantly in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors that dominate Louisiana hiring.
Which companies hire project engineers in Louisiana?
Employers hiring project engineers in Louisiana right now include T. Baker Smith, CDI Engineering Solutions, and ReCon Management Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Louisiana's concentration of refinery, petrochemical, and industrial construction operations means many of these employers hire project engineers on a recurring basis rather than only for isolated openings.
Which Louisiana cities have the most project engineer jobs?
Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Sulphur have the most project engineer openings in Louisiana, reflecting where the state's industrial base is concentrated. Baton Rouge anchors the market because of its dense cluster of refineries and chemical plants, New Orleans draws openings tied to infrastructure, maritime, and commercial construction, and Lake Charles generates strong demand from its liquefied natural gas and petrochemical expansion projects along the Gulf Coast.
Are there remote project engineer jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Project engineering is fundamentally site-oriented work, so most roles require regular on-site presence at plants, construction sites, or field locations. About 20% of project engineer openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover planning, document control, or project controls functions that can be handled off-site during early project phases rather than full remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a project engineer in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate rotational or development programs at Louisiana's large industrial employers, including refinery and chemical plant operators in the Baton Rouge corridor and engineering and construction firms serving the Lake Charles energy complex. Lateral moves from adjacent roles such as field inspector, engineering technician, or construction coordinator are common stepping stones. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and earning your Engineer Intern designation immediately sets you apart, and Louisiana State University, Tulane, and University of New Orleans all have recruiting relationships with major in-state employers.
Where can I find and apply to project engineer jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to project engineer jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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