Capital Engineer

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,200; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in International Falls, MN, seeks a Capital Engineer to coordinate and manage mill capital projects with a mechanical focus. The role provides engineering support to maintenance and operations, developing scope, plans, cost estimates, design specifications, and managing costs, schedules, and contractors for safe, on-time delivery.

Requirements include a BS in engineering and at least 3 years of industrial experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Project and MS

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering (required).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial setting or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage mill capital projects with a focus on mechanical systems.
• Provide engineering services to maintenance and operating personnel as needed to resolve mechanical issues.
• Develop project scope, plans, cost estimates, engineering design, equipment specifications, manage costs, schedules, and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Project

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

400 2nd St, International Falls, MN 56649, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking applicants for a Capital Engineer in our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

• Coordinate and manage mill capital projects, with a focus on mechanical.
• Responsible to provide engineering services to maintenance and operating department personnel as required to resolve all mechanical issues. Includes developing scope, plans, project justifications, cost estimates, engineering design, equipment and material specifications, manage project costs, schedules, consultants, contractors and construction along with start-up.
• Responsible for safety plans, on-time, on-budget, trouble free projects with all customers.
• Interact with purchasing, accounting, and other departments throughout the mill.

Basic Qualifications :

• B.S. degree in engineering required with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial setting or equivalent experience and Project Management skills.
• Microsoft office experience including experience with Microsoft Project.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $85,000 to $127,200.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

400 2nd St, International Falls, MN 56649, USA