Capital Projects Engineer: Expand & Optimize Manufacturing

Teal Energi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teal Energi, a growing industrial manufacturing organization, seeks a Capital Projects Engineer to drive facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and new production initiatives. You will lead projects from concept through startup, partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and external contractors to deliver value.

You will develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience supporting projects within manufacturing, industrial, chemical, metals, materials, or process production environment.
• Experience managing engineering projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience interpreting operational data and developing technical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, engineering software, or CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital projects focused on manufacturing improvements, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and production expansion.
• Coordinate project activities from initial planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address technical, schedule, and budget risks.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and external contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Support capital approval processes through project justifications, cost estimates, and business case development.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with site safety and quality expectations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communicator

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

ERP systems

CAD tools

Engineering software

Job description

Teal Energi, a growing industrial manufacturing organization, seeks a Capital Projects Engineer to drive facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and new production initiatives. You will lead projects from concept through startup, partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and external contractors to deliver value.

You will develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable performance.