Capital Project Engineer

Packaging Corporation of America; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 86,400 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation: Three weeks annually

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Jackson, Alabama, is seeking a project manager to provide technical expertise for capital project execution in a mill environment. Responsibilities include managing projects up to $5 million and ensuring internal customer satisfaction through quality application.

The successful candidate will hold a B.S. degree in engineering, possess three years' relevant experience, and demonstrate strong project management and communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including paid vacation and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in pulp and paper or related industry.
• Working knowledge of capital execution and project management methods.
• Must be organized and able to lead or contribute to teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects ranging from $10,000 to $5,000,000.
• Conduct feasibility studies for project development.
• Ensure internal customer satisfaction and apply quality standards.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. Degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or paper engineering

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and project management expertise for capital project execution in a mill environment. Executes capital projects in the range of $10,000 to $5,000,000 from inception to implementation. Completes feasibility studies in support of AFE development. Administrative responsibilities include project cost controls, planning and scheduling, contractor management, check‑out and start‑up management, and safety. Interfaces with corporate engineering and planning, outside consultants, equipment manufacturers and material suppliers. Ensures internal customer satisfaction through the application of quality standards and practices. Works with project sponsors to justify the authorization and expenditure of capital funds.

Qualifications

B.S. Degree in mechanical (preferred), electrical, civil or paper engineering with a minimum of three years' experience in pulp and paper or related industry. A working knowledge of process improvement, capital execution and project management methods is preferred. Must be able to form and lead teams or contribute to a team environment. The successful candidate must possess computer skills, be highly organized, able to execute assignments and communicate effectively. Must be willing and able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $86,400 - $108,000.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro‑rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• 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.

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.