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As a Project Engr II here at Honeywell, you will manage and execute engineering projects, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and quality completion. Collaborate with teams to define scope, objectives, and deliverables, driving project success. You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you'll work out of our Houston location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Honeywell's CCC business unit is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to design, engineer, and deliver advanced turbomachinery control systems for compressors, steam turbines, and gas turbines across the Oil & Gas, LNG, and Energy sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that impact operational efficiency, safety and reliability for leading energy clients.

Must be located in Des Moines, IA

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.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace or related discipline).
• Minimum of 3 years experience with turbomachinery (compressors, steam turbines, gas turbines) in industrial environments, especially Oil & Gas, LNG, or PowerGen.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation (flow transmitters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, control valves) such as Rosemount, Honeywell, Yokogawa, Fisher, CCI.
• Knowledge of Modbus protocol and other industrial communication standards (Profibus DP, HART,).

WE VALUE

• Relevant engineering experience in industrial automation or process control, ideally within Oil & Gas, LNG, or Energy.
• Experience with CCC Control Systems such as Prodigy, Vanguard, Series is highly desirable.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-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. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell

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. Posting Date: 8/14/2026

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.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Process Automation (PA) is a Strategic Business Group at Honeywell focused on delivering automation, control, and optimization solutions for industrial and process-driven environments. The business helps customers improve safety, reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency by applying advanced control systems, software, and engineering expertise across complex operations.

• Project Engineering:Manage the full engineering lifecycle of turbomachinery control system projects, from initial concept through detailed design, implementation, internal testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and final delivery, while ensuring they meet requirements, timeframes, and budgets.
• Customer Engagement:Participate in technical meetings (IKOM, EKOM) and design reviews with clients, translating requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with sales, field engineering, and R&D to ensure project objectives are met and solutions are aligned with customer needs.
• Engineering Documentation:Develop comprehensive project documentation, including I/O lists, Network Architecture diagrams, Control System diagrams/P&IDs, Control Narratives, Modbus lists, and FAT/SAT procedures.
• System Integration & Testing:Conduct thorough internal testing and reviews to ensure quality and compliance, then lead and manage FAT with clients, including punch-list resolution and project delivery.
• Control System Development:Program and configure PLC/DCS platforms (CCC Prodigy/Vanguard, Allen-Bradley, Honeywell Experion), develop HMI graphics, and implement industrial communication protocols (Modbus, HART, etc).
• Project Scheduling & Delivery:Collaborate with project and engineering managers to develop schedules, allocate resources, and manage timelines to ensure successful project completion.
• Continuous Improvement:Learn and master CCC's proprietary turbomachinery control application algorithms and contribute to ongoing product and process enhancements.
• Commissioning Support:Provide remote support to field engineers during on-site commissioning and troubleshooting phases.
• Change Management:Maintain and update engineering documents throughout the project lifecycle to reflect evolving customer requirements and design changes.