Capital Projects Engineer - Manufacturing & Upgrades

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision starting day 1

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Annual Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development and Training

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to manage capital projects from concept through commissioning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and process enhancements to support long-term growth while collaborating with operations and maintenance teams on the plant floor. The role focuses on owning projects from planning to startup, with emphasis on safety, schedule adherence, and budget control in North

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or related industries.
• Experience managing projects, process improvements, or capital upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from planning through startup and closeout.
• Develop scope, schedules, budgets, and justifications.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Track costs, timelines, risks, and deliverables; ensure safety and budget adherence.
• Support equipment upgrades and startup activities in the plant.

Skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to manage capital projects from concept through commissioning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and process enhancements to support long-term growth while collaborating with operations and maintenance teams on the plant floor. The role focuses on owning projects from planning to startup, with emphasis on safety, schedule adherence, and budget control in North