Sr. Project Engineer

Hydrite • Brookfield, WI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading complex, capital engineering projects across Hydrite facilities. This role provides end-to-end project leadership—from front-end design through commissioning and start-up—while also serving as a technical leader and mentor to developing engineers.
This position requires strong collaboration with operations and a demonstrated ability to lead, with a preference for candidates who have spent time in an operations role. The successful candidate will balance project execution excellence with operational practicality, safety leadership, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum eight years of Process-Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry preferred.
• Minimum of five years of direct technical management experience (interfacing with contractors).
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required. Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs preferred.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to sit and/or stand up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis.
• Must have valid driver’s license and own a personal vehicle
• Ability to travel overnight, by car and/or plane as needed, between 25% to 50% of the time, for the execution of projects.
• Occasional 12-to-14-hour workdays may be required as a result of travel or project related activities.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching
• Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.
• Working from the corporate office 4 days a week when not at other Hydrite facility performing project work.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer to have additional education in Project Management.
• Preference given to candidates with 3+ years of experience directly managing operators and/or salaried employees in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Hydrite’s Safety Vision, Mission, and Values, promoting safety across all operations, including contractor work, to improve facility and company-wide safety performance.
• Perform project-engineering activities encompassing design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment or systems, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement process and operating procedure improvements to optimize plant performance.
• Support production of high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations, including participation in audits and investigations.
• Provide engineering support to Corporate SQRA and Site EHS representatives to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and standards (OSHA Construction & General Industry, OSHA PSM, RMP, RCRA, DNR, EPA, Title V/PSD, OCPSF, Dept. of Commerce, NFPA, NEC).
• Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects.
• Coordinate and direct process hazard analysis, which includes PHA level selection and completion of the required checklists/templates and engineering MOC action items associated with the introduction of new products/processes. Basic data requirements include mass & energy balances/process kinetics, current equipment lists and drawings, process flow diagrams, relief vent sizing calculations, etc. per the OSHA PSM defined element.
• Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance through interfaces with customers.
• Support daily production activities by monitoring process performance, trouble-shooting problems, and, as needed, implementing corrective actions.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence by maintaining quality facilities, products, and services for internal and external customers.
• Develop operating procedures, training materials, and technical guidance for new equipment and processes.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, project engineers, co-ops, and interns through coaching, technical guidance, and structured project exposure.
• Serve as a technical and leadership resource across the region, helping elevate engineering standards and project management discipline.
• Support maintenance of plant equipment as a technical resource.
• Facilitate effective communication across Hydrite departments to ensure branch team success and provide timely, concise, and accurate reports to plant and senior management, including weekly written status updates.

Benefits

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
• Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees