Project Engineer (F/M/X)
About The Position
Our Technical Engineering team of highly qualified Engineering professionals serves a manufacturing plant whose major products are soda ash, sodium bicarbonate and processed trona. The Project Engineers primary role is the development and execution of a wide range of capital, expense, and troubleshooting projects. The Project Engineer will complete economic and technical evaluation for projects. This candidate will also complete technical evaluation of maintenance and production problems including, safety, corrosion, failure analysis, resource optimization and cost improvements. In this position you will provide engineering services for specific areas, sections, or functions within the plant, providing external customer technical assistance, assist in the acquisition of and gain proficiency on the systems and tools necessary to continually improve department productivity.
Requirements
- BS in Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering or Construction Management with project management or related experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience preferred in related industries with project management/economic analysis/ mechanical equipment selection/installation.
- Structural, civil, mechanical and materials handling design skills.
- Strong practical technical knowledge within area of expertise i.e., mechanical, civil, materials handling, procurement and construction design.
- Practical knowledge and application in project management best practices.
- Strong drive for results and creating a culture of high organizational accountability.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- Soda Ash process experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Build consensus across departments to solve complex problems and champion technical or management system changes to plant and corporate leadership.
- Strategic Project Management: Manage a portfolio of 5–15 simultaneous projects ranging from $50K to $10M, ensuring all work meets strict deadlines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
- Vendor & Contractor Oversight: Lead the selection, contract negotiation, and daily management of up to 50+ engineering resources and craftsmen to ensure seamless project execution.
- Technical & Financial Stewardship: Provide expert technical assistance for a $30M+ annual maintenance budget, coordinating multi-discipline designs including civil, structural, and mechanical engineering.
- Operational Reliability & Safety: Maintain deep expertise in Safety Life Saving Rules and provide on-call support for critical operational issues or off-hours project management.
Benefits
- bonus and/or other incentives
- minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees
- package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage
- Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship
- work-life balance promotion
- flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job)
- employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support
- prioritization of internal talents for career progression
- access to a training platform
- opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship
- free language courses in 24 languages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
