Project Engineer

James Hardie•Pulaski, VA

19d•$92,100 - $130,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer is a member of the Construction Department and reports to the Engineering Director. This role manages mechanical responsibilities for capital projects, including new installations, across U.S. operating plants. The position may be based at a manufacturing facility, with a strong preference for Pulaski, Virginia, and projects may require 50% or more travel at times. The engineer is expected to work independently on small- and medium-sized capital projects. Working knowledge of electrical systems is desirable and may support future management of medium- to large-sized projects. Approximately 80% of the role involves mechanical project execution: overseeing mechanical and structural design, coordinating mechanical and electrical designs, specifying and purchasing equipment, managing permits and contractors, supervising installations and startup, and controlling project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety. Approximately 20% involves developing Capital Project Requests, including scaling process designs, evaluating utilities, preparing equipment lists and drawings, estimating equipment and installation costs, reviewing designs with plant teams, and preparing project estimates, schedules, and Capital Expenditure Requests for management review. The role requires engineering education or related equivalent education, substantial industrial manufacturing experience, project management experience, and experience with mechanical equipment and systems.

Requirements

Engineering bachelor's degree strongly preferred; equivalent or related education required.
Six or more years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Project management experience, including successful execution of mechanical equipment design and specification, purchase, installation, and startup.
Experience with complex machinery and mechanical equipment.
Experience with utility and process piping systems, including pumps, valves, fittings, in-line components, and pipe support systems.
Experience with mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, high-pressure water, compressed air, and natural gas.
Advanced skills with standard personal computer features and Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Familiarity with AutoCAD drawing software, including viewing and printing drawings and making changes.
Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, with the ability to cooperate and coordinate activities to accomplish goals.
Attention to detail and diligence in follow-up.
Strong desire to learn.
Organization and ability to multitask.
Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams.
Ability to show initiative, work independently, and perform at a high level with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mechanical building codes and OSHA standards.
Knowledge of equipment and machine design standards and specifications, including AWS, ANSI, and ASTM.
Advanced AutoCAD drawing skills.
Industrial manufacturing experience in sheeted process systems such as paper, steel, or gypsum.
Working knowledge of electrical systems.
Ability to manage medium- to large-sized capital projects in the future.

Responsibilities

Oversee mechanical design for capital projects, including plant layouts, equipment arrangements, piping and instrumentation, and plant utilities.
Coordinate mechanical and electrical designs.
Oversee structural design for buildings, foundations, slabs, access platforms, equipment, and crane support structures.
Develop specifications and purchase mechanical equipment and systems, and monitor and expedite deliveries.
Work with Corporate EH&S to prepare operating permits and satisfy other permit requirements, including local building codes and insurance company requirements.
Participate in project design review meetings and coordinate with vendors.
Prepare installation scopes of work, solicit bids, and award contracts.
Supervise installation of buildings, structures, mechanical equipment, and mechanical systems in coordination with the plant.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Enforce corporate and Construction Department safety rules and regulations.
Supervise mechanical system checkout, equipment startup, and turnover to the plant.
Scale up process designs for production, including sizing tanks and pumps and determining flow rates and throughputs.
Evaluate utility requirements and determine availability.
Supervise preparation of equipment arrangement and P&I drawings.
Prepare mechanical equipment lists.
Solicit equipment and system quotations or estimate pricing using recent purchases.
Develop installation scopes of work for mechanical equipment and systems, buildings, foundations, platforms, and structures.
Solicit installation quotations or estimate costs using sound engineering judgment.
Review proposed designs with plant operations, maintenance, and safety teams.
Prepare overall project estimates, implementation schedules, and Capital Expenditure Requests for management review.