Refinery Project Engineer
Type: W2 Contract or C2C โ Innovation Consulting LLC
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Rate: $55โ$80/hr DOE
Duration: 2โ3 month initial engagement; strong potential for continuation
Schedule: 40 hours/week, MondayโFriday
Openings: 1โ2 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 firmโs 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 โ apply now for immediate consideration.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Project Development
โขย ย ย ย ย Support project scoping across multiple refinery disciplines including mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and process
โขย ย ย ย ย Develop FEL-1 level cost estimates and associated basis documentation for assigned capital projects
โขย ย ย ย ย Build and maintain project schedules aligned with evolving scope maturity
โขย ย ย ย ย Review, interpret, and work from P&IDs, plot plans, and basic engineering documents
Coordination & Delivery
โขย ย ย ย ย Coordinate with facility Project Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Services
โขย ย ย ย ย Assemble complete FEL-1 project packages including defined scope, assumptions, risks, and deliverables
Qualifications
Required
โขย ย ย ย ย 3+ years of experience scoping refinery, petrochemical, or industrial capital projects
โขย ย ย ย ย Strong working knowledge of P&IDs and refinery/plant systems
โขย ย ย ย ย Hands-on experience with early-phase capital project development (FEL-1 or equivalent front-end loading methodology)
โขย ย ย ย ย Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines and plant functions
โขย ย ย ย ย Onsite availability for the full duration of the assignment; must be able to report onsite daily
Preferred
โขย ย ย ย ย Bachelorโs degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related discipline)
โขย ย ย ย ย Professional Engineer (PE) license
โขย ย ย ย ย PMP or equivalent project management certification
โขย ย ย ย ย Proficiency in project scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
โขย ย ย ย ย Brownfield CAPEX or turnaround experience in a refinery environment
โขย ย ย ย ย 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: $55โ$80/hr DOE; commensurate with experience and qualifications
Duration: 2โ3 month initial engagement; strong potential for continuation
Schedule: 40 hours/week, MondayโFriday
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.