Capital Projects Engineer - CAD & Process Optimization

Rand Whitney; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Whitney seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital and major maintenance projects. You will develop scopes, cost estimates, and manage spending within authorized limits while using CAD to modify drawings.

You will administer projects in Maximo, track budgets, and collaborate with production, technical, and facility teams to ensure timely, on-spec installations and contractor negotiations to optimize costs and risks.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of pumps, piping, valves and system components.
• Proficient CAD design and drawing modification.
• Experience with Maximo ERP system.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate price and terms on project purchases.
• Familiar with safe work practices and OSHA requirements.
• Analytical, organizational, planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; weekend work and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work and detailed cost estimates for capital and major maintenance projects.
• Set up projects in Maximo and track to completion.
• Administer project details and ensure spending is within authorized amounts.
• Track actual spending versus budget and publish regularly.
• Utilize CAD to design equipment modifications and update drawings.
• Implement process and equipment improvements to reduce costs and improve reliability.
• Interface with production, technical manager, facility manager, and others.
• Negotiate with contractors to optimize spending and mitigate risks.
• Ensure project scope, timeline and change orders are properly managed.
• Maintain inventory of engineering drawings and organize work areas.
• Support training to resolve production, safety, quality and reliability issues.

Skills

CAD

MS Project

MS Office

Maximo

Pumps

Piping

Valves

Negotiation

Communication

Safety

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical or Chemical engineering considered

5+ years engineering experience

Tools

CAD

MS Project

Maximo

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Rand Whitney seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital and major maintenance projects. You will develop scopes, cost estimates, and manage spending within authorized limits while using CAD to modify drawings.

You will administer projects in Maximo, track budgets, and collaborate with production, technical, and facility teams to ensure timely, on-spec installations and contractor negotiations to optimize costs and risks.