Capital Projects Lead Engineer

Syensqo SA; Marseille; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity leave

Training platform

Language courses

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo SA is seeking a Project Engineer for Capital Projects to lead end-to-end project execution from concept through commissioning. You will head multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil/structural, and procurement to deliver complex capital projects up to $5 million.

The role requires strong technical leadership, vendor management, and rigorous project controls to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence across all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline.
• More than 5 years of experience in engineering, capital projects, equipment engineering, construction, or project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects with values up to $5 million.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with the specification, selection, procurement, or installation of major industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through FEL and applicable stage-gate processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, operations, and procurement.
• Develop equipment specifications, datasheets, and supplier evaluations.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk; provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Lead equipment engineering activities for major packages and coordinating vendor interfaces.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and compliant with company standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Project management

Leadership

Strong communication

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Syensqo SA is seeking a Project Engineer for Capital Projects to lead end-to-end project execution from concept through commissioning. You will head multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil/structural, and procurement to deliver complex capital projects up to $5 million.

The role requires strong technical leadership, vendor management, and rigorous project controls to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence across all phases.