Capital Project Engineer – Commissioning

International Paper•United States,

11d•$137,400 - $183,200•Remote

About The Position

The Capital Project Engineer – Commissioning works within the Capital Execute Team and reports to the Leader of the Construction, Checkout, and Commissioning Group. The role leads commissioning, checkout, and startup (CC&S) from project approval through startup, including preparation of commissionable systems and commissioning procedures. It oversees Integrated Factory Acceptance Tests, develops decontamination procedures for agreed systems, and works with vendors to start up and troubleshoot project process equipment. The engineer collaborates with the Project Team to develop an integrated schedule and builds and maintains CC&S schedules, adjusting them as systems and equipment become available. The role ensures CC&S activities adhere to safety standards and works with mill and engineering teams to ensure P&IDs accurately identify equipment. This is a salaried, full-time remote position requiring significant travel, approximately 70–85% of the time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience within paper mills.
Ability to travel 70–85% of the time.
Ability to work independently to complete project requirements.
Ability to work with project teams with diverse roles and skills.

Responsibilities

Work within the Capital Execute Team and report to the Leader of the Construction, Checkout, and Commissioning Group.
Lead CC&S from project approval through startup.
Lead and review the development of commissionable systems and commissioning procedures.
Oversee Integrated Factory Acceptance Tests to simulate commissioning procedures.
Develop decontamination procedures for agreed systems.
Work with vendors to start up and troubleshoot project process equipment.
Work with the Project Team to build an integrated schedule.
Build and maintain CC&S schedules, adjusting them as systems and equipment become available.
Ensure all CC&S activities adhere to safety standards.
Work with mill and engineering teams to ensure accurate P&IDs with accurate equipment names.