Sr. Project Engineer

Hydrite • Brookfield, WI

8d • 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.
• 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.
• 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 f irst day of the month following hire date.
• 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