Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects

Trueline • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Trueline is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects or Project Engineering Manager to join their manufacturing division that makes components for water systems and infrastructure in the Birmingham, AL area. This is a hands-on leadership role for an engineer who can lead capital projects, improve plant processes, guide junior engineers, and help drive modernization in a heavy industrial setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree
• 7+ years of engineering experience in heavy manufacturing, metals, foundry, casting, steel, pipe, tube, or similar industrial environments
• Strong background in equipment installation, retrofit, commissioning, and capital project execution
• Experience leading capital projects in the $2M to $10M range
• Ability to develop ROI, payback, and project justification models for major equipment investments
• Prior leadership experience, including direct supervision, mentoring, or development of at least one engineer or technical team member
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing process improvement, plant equipment integration, and industrial project management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across plant leadership and cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience in foundry, molten metal, furnace, machining, or casting operations
• Experience with induction furnace projects or other major thermal process equipment
• Exposure to automation, robotics, pick-and-place systems, vibratory equipment, mixers, blenders, or other heavy process equipment
• Experience working in older facilities where new systems must be integrated into legacy plant layouts
• PMP certification or formal project management training
• Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks

Responsibilities

• Lead capital engineering projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and startup
• Manage equipment upgrades, retrofits, and process changes within an existing manufacturing footprint
• Evaluate new equipment, automation, and process improvement opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and throughput
• Build project scopes, budgets, timelines, and ROI models to support capital investment decisions
• Partner with operations, maintenance, production, and leadership to prioritize and execute strategic projects
• Oversee technical reviews of equipment layouts, specifications, and installation plans
• Help ensure equipment is selected and designed for harsh-duty industrial environments involving weight, vibration, force, and wear
• Mentor and develop project engineers and other technical team members
• Support continuous improvement efforts across engineering and operations

Benefits

• A visible leadership role tied to major plant investment and modernization efforts
• The chance to shape equipment strategy, capital planning, and engineering execution
• Relocation support, including temporary housing and lump-sum assistance
• A stable and well-funded manufacturing environment
• Strong benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and holidays
• A safety-first and environmentally responsible culture
• Leadership development and structured training for people leaders
• Long-term growth opportunity within a larger industrial organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees