Chief Project Engineer

Metso; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Wellbeing programs

Competitive compensation

Mentoring & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Metso in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Chief Project Engineer – Bulk Materials Handling to lead engineering delivery on upgrade, retrofit and greenfield BMH projects, ensuring safe, compliant, high-performing designs that meet customer and project requirements.

You will report to the Director of Engineering, BMH, mentor engineers, define milestones, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, supply chain and field service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• 10–12+ years of experience in bulk materials handling, mining, or heavy industrial equipment engineering.
• Proven experience leading engineering scopes from concept through commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of BMH systems such as conveyors, feeders, chutes, and large welded fabrications.
• Proficiency in mechanical/structural calculations (hand, spreadsheets, or FEA).
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (Inventor preferred), PLM/Vault, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery for bulk materials handling projects, owning technical decisions, performance, and compliance with standards.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies from concept to project completion with milestones and deliverables.
• Perform and review equipment sizing calculations, load conditions, structural integrity, and material flow performance.
• Define system requirements and interfaces across mechanical and structural disciplines.
• Provide design oversight for 3D models, layouts, fabrication drawings, and BOMs with safety and maintenance in mind.
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and readiness-for-release reviews.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and field teams to support project execution, installation, and commissioning.
• Mentor engineers and designers, promoting standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Project delivery

Collaboration

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

Inventor

PLM/Vault

ERP platforms

Job description

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

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Introduction

We are looking for a Chief Project Engineer – Bulk Materials Handling to join our Engineering, Bulk Materials Handling (BMH) team. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority responsible for delivering engineered solutions across upgrade, retrofit, and greenfield BMH projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-performing system designs that meet customer and project requirements. You will report to the Director of Engineering, BMH.

This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

This role includes approximately 20% travel, including domestic and international travel as required.

Team you will belong to

You will join a team of engineering professionals focused on bulk materials handling systems, including conveyors, feeders, and heavy industrial equipment. Our team plays a key role in delivering engineered solutions that support customer operations and drive project success, with a shared focus on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.

We collaborate closely with product engineering, project management, manufacturing, supply chain, and field service teams, as well as customers and suppliers.

Our team is based in Pittsburgh and our ways of working emphasize collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engineering delivery for bulk materials handling projects, taking ownership of technical decisions, performance, and compliance with standards and specifications
• Develop and execute engineering strategies from concept through project completion, including defining milestones and deliverables
• Perform and review engineering calculations for equipment sizing, load conditions, structural integrity, and material flow performance
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and operational parameters across mechanical and structural disciplines
• Provide design oversight for 3D models, layouts, fabrication drawings, and bills of materials, ensuring integration of safety, operability, and maintenance access
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, constructability evaluations, and readiness-for-release reviews
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and field teams to support project execution, installation, and commissioning
• Mentor engineers and designers while promoting engineering standards, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• 10–12+ years of experience in bulk materials handling, mining, or heavy industrial equipment engineering
• Proven experience leading engineering scopes from concept through commissioning
• Strong knowledge of BMH systems such as conveyors, feeders, chutes, and large welded fabrications
• Proficiency in mechanical and/or structural calculations, including hand calculations, spreadsheets, or FEA
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (preferably Inventor), PLM/Vault systems, and ERP platforms
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and collaborate across global teams
• Ability to manage technical delivery while maintaining schedule and budget alignment

Nice to have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
• Experience in OEM environments
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO, CEMA, AISC, AWS, ASME
• Field experience supporting installation, commissioning, or performance testing

What’s In It For You

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work contributing to sustainable industrial solutions
• Wellbeing programs and support services
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Flexible working options
• Learning and development opportunities, mentoring, and internal mobility
• A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on safety and continuous improvement

When joining Metso in United States, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Mental wellbeing services
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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