Capital Projects Engineer - Plant Upgrades

Gerdau North America; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Bonus Program

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to manage capital projects from concept through commissioning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will own equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and major capital initiatives that advance safety, reliability, and productivity.

In this role, you will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, and guide projects from planning to startup while ensuring safety and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, mining, chemical, metals, paper, food processing, utilities, or related industries.
• Experience managing projects, process improvements, equipment installations, or capital projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from planning through startup and project closeout.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Develop equipment specifications and technical bid packages; support installation and commissioning.
• Participate in annual capital planning and evaluate future facility needs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Gerdau North America is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to manage capital projects from concept through commissioning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will own equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and major capital initiatives that advance safety, reliability, and productivity.

In this role, you will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, and guide projects from planning to startup while ensuring safety and budget adherence.