Project Engineer

Hydro Extrusions•Spanish Fork, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations. Job Summary: The Project Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will direct and coordinate activities regarding management of projects related to sustaining and expansion activities for the Spanish Fork location. Lead capital projects involving the integration of new technology into existing legacy equipment and infrastructure, ensuring compatibility, reliability, and long-term maintainability. Manage projects ranging from several hundred thousand to multi‑million‑dollar budgets, with durations from a few months up to 18 months. Deliver projects with strong cost and schedule discipline, including the ability to adapt to evolving priorities, scope changes, and approved budget adjustments. Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and external contractors to ensure seamless execution, commissioning, and handover. Develop sound HSE practices and maintain significant contractor management controls throughout the duration of projects. Design and develop machinery specifications and construction specifications with safety of current and future employees as the focal point of design criteria. All new projects must strictly adhere to Hydro’s New Equipment HSE start-up procedures before assets are activated and turned over to operations. Analyze available technology, production needs and existing resources to determine project feasibility. Ensure that the new asset specifications are fully and correctly defined and documented.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Industrial or similar) or equivalent practical experience.
At least 3 years of Project Management experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing capital projects in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate activities regarding management of projects related to sustaining and expansion activities for the Spanish Fork location.
Lead capital projects involving the integration of new technology into existing legacy equipment and infrastructure, ensuring compatibility, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
Manage projects ranging from several hundred thousand to multi‑million‑dollar budgets, with durations from a few months up to 18 months.
Deliver projects with strong cost and schedule discipline, including the ability to adapt to evolving priorities, scope changes, and approved budget adjustments.
Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and external contractors to ensure seamless execution, commissioning, and handover.
Develop sound HSE practices and maintain significant contractor management controls throughout the duration of projects.
Design and develop machinery specifications and construction specifications with safety of current and future employees as the focal point of design criteria.
Ensure that all new projects strictly adhere to Hydro’s New Equipment HSE start-up procedures before assets are activated and turned over to operations.
Analyze available technology, production needs and existing resources to determine project feasibility.
Ensure that the new asset specifications are fully and correctly defined and documented.