Capital Projects Engineer – Industrial & Chemical

Sun Chemical; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Capital Projects Engineer in Valparaiso, IN to define scopes, manage budgets up to $1M, and deliver capital projects on time and on budget. You will work with plant leaders, contractors, and corporate teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.

The role requires a bachelors in chemical or mechanical engineering, 3+ years in capital projects, strong communication, and MS Office proficiency, plus solid knowledge of safety practices (LOTO, confined

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in chemical, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ yearsxperience working on capital projects.
• Strong communication across a range of disciplines (not limited to trades, operators, mechanics, tech staff, and leadership).
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• In-depth practical knowledge of occupational and process safety requirements (LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE).
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Define and clearly articulate project scopes that meet or exceed all corporate, site, and/or regulatory requirements.
• Obtain quotes from approved contractors and vendors.
• Submit Capital Authorization Requests.
• Initiate and track Management of Change processes ensuring stakeholders complete actions to schedule.
• Implement projects from cradle to grave safely, on schedule, on budget, and on quality.
• Monitor and work with contractors to correct safety, schedule, quality, or status deficiencies.
• Actively manage and track spending; provide periodic status updates to plant leadership.
• Ensure plant drawings, procedures, and other records are updated based on changes.
• Provide project management and contractor oversight support to maintenance and offsite corporate project managers.
• Serve as a technical resource for other departments.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical and manufacturing problems and root cause investigations.

Skills

Communication across disciplines

MS Office proficiency

Safety compliance knowledge

Organizational & time management

Education

Bachelors degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sun Chemical is seeking a Capital Projects Engineer in Valparaiso, IN to define scopes, manage budgets up to $1M, and deliver capital projects on time and on budget. You will work with plant leaders, contractors, and corporate teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.

The role requires a bachelors in chemical or mechanical engineering, 3+ years in capital projects, strong communication, and MS Office proficiency, plus solid knowledge of safety practices (LOTO, confined