Capital Project Engineer

Packaging Corporation of America • Jackson, AL

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About The Position

We are seeking applicants for a Project Engineer in our Jackson, AL facility. This role involves providing technical and project management expertise for capital project execution in a mill environment. The Project Engineer will execute capital projects ranging from $10,000 to $5,000,000 from inception to implementation. Responsibilities include completing feasibility studies in support of AFE development, managing project costs, planning and scheduling, contractor management, check-out and start-up management, and ensuring safety. The Project Engineer will interface with corporate engineering and planning, outside consultants, equipment manufacturers, and material suppliers, ensuring internal customer satisfaction through the application of quality standards and practices. Additionally, the role involves working with project sponsors to justify the authorization and expenditure of capital funds.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or paper engineering.
• Minimum of three years experience in pulp and paper or related industry.
• Working knowledge of process improvement, capital execution and project management methods.
• Ability to form and lead teams or contribute in a team environment.
• Possess computer skills and be highly organized.
• Ability to execute assignments and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the pulp and paper industry.
• Familiarity with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and project management expertise for capital project execution in a mill environment.
• Executes capital projects in the range of $10,000 to $5,000,000 from inception to implementation.
• Completes feasibility studies in support of AFE development.
• Manages project cost controls, planning and scheduling, contractor management, check-out and start-up management, and safety.
• Interfaces with corporate engineering and planning, outside consultants, equipment manufacturers, and material suppliers.
• Ensures internal customer satisfaction through the application of quality standards and practices.
• Works with project sponsors to justify the authorization and expenditure of capital funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees