Chemical Plant Project Engineer

DeKalb Health; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute capital and maintenance projects within a chemical manufacturing facility. This role requires collaboration with operations, maintenance, and process engineering teams to drive plant improvements.

You will develop scopes, schedules, cost estimates, review drawings, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance, with involvement in startup, commissioning, and performance verification.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in chemical or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of pumps, piping, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, piping layouts, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute capital and improvement projects from concept through design, procurement, construction, and startup.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and process engineering teams to identify plant improvement opportunities.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, equipment specifications, and contractor deliverables.
• Support procurement activities including equipment selection, vendor evaluation, and bid reviews.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules, providing status updates to management.
• Ensure projects comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Participate in hazard reviews, risk assessments, and safety reviews (PHA, HAZOP).
• Oversee contractors and construction activities during project execution.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process equipment issues related to project installations.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including reports, drawings, and operating procedures.
• Support plant commissioning, startup, and performance verification of new systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering documentation systems

P&IDs knowledge

Job description

DeKalb Health is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute capital and maintenance projects within a chemical manufacturing facility. This role requires collaboration with operations, maintenance, and process engineering teams to drive plant improvements.

You will develop scopes, schedules, cost estimates, review drawings, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance, with involvement in startup, commissioning, and performance verification.