Capital Projects Engineer – Adhesives Technology

Henkel; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies team in Greenville, SC seeks a Capital Projects Engineer to help plan, execute and deliver capital projects on schedule and within budget. The role involves engaging with engineering teams, suppliers and contractors to drive safe, reliable commissioning and startup activities.

You’ll assist with basic and detailed engineering, generate purchase orders, track equipment and materials, and coordinate activities across the site while upholding process safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in the chemical process industry, with hands-on experience in or supporting a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects at different stages.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, evaluate processes, and make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of unit operations; PLC/DCS systems is highly valued.
• Industry standards (API, ASME, NFPA, ISO, OSHA) and knowledge of process safety management are a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects while helping ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Assist with basic and detailed engineering for large capital projects executed by the regional group.
• Generate purchase orders and manage the tracking, storage, and coordination of project equipment and materials.
• Coordinate daily activities between contractors and internal operations, participate in contractor meetings, and provide construction oversight as needed.
• Conduct field verification of installations against P&IDs, equipment specification sheets, and engineering design drawings to ensure accurate execution.
• Support process safety and compliance initiatives, including Safe Work Permits, risk assessments, HAZOPs, MOCs, PSSRs, and other safety-related programs.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, startup activities, and ongoing engineering and operational improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Project management

Engineering drawing interpretation

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC/DCS systems

Process safety knowledge

Job description

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies team in Greenville, SC seeks a Capital Projects Engineer to help plan, execute and deliver capital projects on schedule and within budget. The role involves engaging with engineering teams, suppliers and contractors to drive safe, reliable commissioning and startup activities.

You’ll assist with basic and detailed engineering, generate purchase orders, track equipment and materials, and coordinate activities across the site while upholding process safety and