Capital Project Engineer

Key People; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People is seeking a Capital Project Engineer to plan, support, and execute capital projects from design through startup at our facility in Oskaloosa, IA. You will lead scope, schedule, and budget development, coordinate construction and commissioning plans, and oversee equipment procurement and bid packages.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of capital project engineering experience, preferably in chemical or food-related industries, with experience in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Capital project engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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.