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Hargrove

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

Project Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Birmingham, AL, USA
In Person
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required.
  • Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional registration is highly preferred.
  • Five or more years of relevant experience in engineering and project management are required.
  • Knowledge of Hargrove project execution procedures.
  • Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools.
  • Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the functions of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in coordinating and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
  • Ability to relate easily to customers, suppliers, contractors, government, and professional and trade associations.
  • Ability to handle stress with poise.
  • Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
  • Ability to delegate authority appropriately.
  • Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and structure accountability.
  • Organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
  • Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written listening and communication skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
  • The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Inform the Hargrove Project Manager of technical issues, decisions, and problems encountered on the project.
  • Coordinate with the client on technical design issues.
  • Coordinate with the Project Management Team, including the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Procurement Manager, Quality Manager, and Project Controls Lead, on execution issues.
  • Support the Project Manager in managing engineering budgets and schedules, and facilitate identification, estimation, and documentation of scope changes.
  • Provide weekly and monthly reporting of engineering status and issues.
  • Plan, schedule, and forecast engineering resources to be employed on the project with Project Discipline Leads and Department Resource Leaders.
  • Maintain discipline awareness of man-hours and associated estimate basis, as well as TIC estimate quantities, and track these for recognition of scope changes as the project progresses.
  • Develop or facilitate development of project-specific engineering and design procedures, including obtaining proper approvals when deviating from client or Hargrove procedures.
  • Coordinate engineering input for documents that define the project scope, such as Scope & Criteria documents and Engineering Execution Plans supporting the PEP.
  • Ensure timely completion of multi-discipline deliverables, including Line List, Equipment List, Area Classification Drawings, Post-IFD P&IDs, and General Arrangement Drawings.
  • Lead inter-discipline coordination by resolving design issues among and between disciplines.
  • For 3D modeling projects, regularly review the model to gauge timely inter-discipline coordination, consider loss prevention issues crossing disciplines, confirm clash detection is performed and clashes resolved, review design deliverables for inter-discipline consistency and adequacy of discipline reviews, and approve transmittals before issue.
  • Ensure overall quality control of engineering work.

About the company

Hargrove provides end-to-end event production services, covering strategy, creative development, fabrication, and production for live events, exhibits, expos, and experiences. Its product is a full-service event program that guides a client from concept through execution, using a coordinated team to plan, design, build, and stage experiences. The company differentiates itself through its long history (80 years), a customer-first approach, and a turnkey capability that integrates strategy, design, fabrication, and on-site production under one roof, reducing the need for multiple vendors. Its goal is to deliver high-impact, results-driven experiences that meet clients’ objectives and create measurable value for their audiences.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lanham, West Virginia

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • Hargrove launched Equipment Solutions in January 2026, expanding cross-sell into fabrication.
  • In May 2026, Hargrove won an FEL-1 critical minerals study, opening growth.
  • Business Alabama named Ralph Hargrove 2026 CEO of the Year, boosting recruiting credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Hargrove still depends on cyclical industrial capex, especially chemicals and refining spending.
  • New competitors like Blue Planet Systems can displace Hargrove on lower-carbon project design.
  • A major project failure or safety incident could damage trust across 19-plus offices.

What makes Hargrove unique

  • Hargrove is 100% employee-owned, aligning retention with project delivery discipline.
  • It combines EPCm, controls, automation, and fabrication through Hargrove Equipment Solutions.
  • Its 2026 reputation spans chemicals, refining, life sciences, and critical minerals.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Business Wire
Sep 23rd, 2021
Generational Wealth Advisors partners with Hargrove Inc.

Generational Wealth Advisors (GWA), the wealth management team within Generational Group (GG), a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce a new strategic relationship with the Hargrove Firm, Estate and Trust Attorneys (Hargrove).