Capital Project Engineer

Joseph Michaels International; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Capital Project Engineer in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The role focuses on planning, supporting, and executing capital projects from design to startup, while overseeing construction management and documentation.

The ideal candidate will lead project scope, schedule, and budget, coordinate staffing for construction and start-up plans, and manage equipment specifications and bid packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in capital project engineering.
• Experience in chemical or food-related industries.
• Experience with commissioning and project start-ups.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project scope, schedule and budget development following PM practices.
• Coordinate staffing and development of construction, commissioning and start-up plans.
• Lead equipment specification and procurement; develop, review and bid packages for equipment/labor.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Capital project management

Construction management

Equipment procurement

Startup/commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Capital Project Engineer

Location: Oskaloosa, Iowa

Salary: $90-100K

Job Summary of the Capital Project Engineer: The Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and execute capital project engineering deliverables for the company's facility. In this role, you will be primarily focused on small- to medium-sized capital projects from design to startup, while overseeing construction management and documentation. We seek a professional who will actively apply engineering standards and procedures, providing advice on issues within the engineering scope.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Capital Project Engineer:

• Lead the development of capital project scope, schedule and budget while following project management deliverables and best practices.


• Coordinate staffing and development of construction, commissioning and start-up plans.


• Lead equipment specification and procurement and develop, review and award bid packages for equipment and labor.


• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.


• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements of the Capital Project Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience


• 2 + years of relevant work experience in capital project engineering.


• Previous experience in chemical or food-related industries.


• Experience with commissioning and project start-ups.