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Hargrove

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

Senior Project Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Greenville, SC, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Bio-Medical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
  • A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in engineering and project management is 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.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in complex project management.
  • Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
  • Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
  • Ability to relate easily to customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional associations, and trade associations.
  • Ability to delegate authority appropriately.
  • Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and structure accountability.
  • Ability to set priorities.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with team orientation.
  • Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical leader of projects and oversee project performance for the engineering team across applicable project phases, including cost, schedule, and client satisfaction, under minimal supervision.
  • Inform the Hargrove Project Manager of technical issues, decisions, and problems encountered on the project.
  • Manage engineering budgets and schedules, including reporting responsibilities.
  • Plan, schedule, and forecast engineering resources assigned to the project.
  • Coordinate with the client on technical design issues.
  • Own project-specific engineering and design procedures, including obtaining approvals for deviations from client or Hargrove procedures.
  • Coordinate documents defining project scope, including scope and criteria documents, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and engineering item lists.
  • Recognize scope changes as the project progresses, including changes involving construction and multiple engineering disciplines.
  • For 3D modeling projects, regularly review the model to gauge the level of interdisciplinary coordination.
  • Lead interdisciplinary coordination by resolving design issues among and between disciplines.
  • Review design deliverables, focusing on interdisciplinary consistency and adequacy of discipline reviews.
  • Own multidisciplinary deliverables, including line lists, equipment lists, area classification drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, general arrangement drawings, and scope and criteria documents.
  • Manage project team resources and training.
  • Manage overall quality control of the work.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer and/or Project Management Professional registration is highly preferred.

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

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