Job Description
Job Description
Refinery Project Engineer
Type: W2 Contract or C2C — Innovation Consulting LLC
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Rate: $55–$80/hr DOE
Duration: 2–3 month initial engagement; strong potential for continuation
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday
Openings: 1–2 positions
About the Role
We are partnered with a nationwide engineering and project management firm to place one to two Refinery Project Engineers on assignment in Bakersfield, CA. This onsite role embeds with the firm’s project team at a petroleum refining facility, supporting front-end loading (FEL-1) capital project development across a defined scope of small capital and sustaining CAPEX projects. The scope is well-defined and the team is established.
W2 and corp-to-corp (C2C) arrangements are both available for this engagement. Successful candidates will be employed by Innovation Consulting LLC and placed on assignment with our client.
Local candidates are strongly preferred. Candidates located outside commutable distance to the site must be willing to relocate to the Bakersfield metro area for the duration of the assignment. Per diem is not available for this role.
Interviews are active — apply now for immediate consideration.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Project Development
• Support project scoping across multiple refinery disciplines including mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and process
• Develop FEL-1 level cost estimates and associated basis documentation for assigned capital projects
• Build and maintain project schedules aligned with evolving scope maturity
• Review, interpret, and work from P&IDs, plot plans, and basic engineering documents
Coordination & Delivery
• Coordinate with facility Project Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Services
• Assemble complete FEL-1 project packages including defined scope, assumptions, risks, and deliverables
Qualifications
Required
• 3+ years of experience scoping refinery, petrochemical, or industrial capital projects
• Strong working knowledge of P&IDs and refinery/plant systems
• Hands-on experience with early-phase capital project development (FEL-1 or equivalent front-end loading methodology)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines and plant functions
• Onsite availability for the full duration of the assignment; must be able to report onsite daily
Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related discipline)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Brownfield CAPEX or turnaround experience in a refinery environment
• Familiarity with refinery safety programs and work permitting processes
Compensation & Employment
Employment Type: W2 employee of Innovation Consulting LLC, placed on assignment with our client; C2C arrangements considered for qualified candidates
Rate: $55–$80/hr DOE; commensurate with experience and qualifications
Duration: 2–3 month initial engagement; strong potential for continuation
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday
Benefits: Payroll processing, compliance administration, and benefits through Innovation Consulting LLC
Innovation Consulting LLC is an equal opportunity employer and recruiter. We review candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.