Corporate Principal Project Engineer (St. Paul, MN)

Interplastic Corporation; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Principal Project Engineer to enhance project execution and uphold engineering standards. This pivotal role involves managing capital projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring engineering teams. With a hybrid work schedule, you will balance onsite presence with remote flexibility, contributing to impactful projects that drive operational excellence. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, including health plans and profit sharing.

Benefits

Health Plans

401K with Matching

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in engineering roles.
• Ability to lead remote project teams and manage contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables, schedule, and budget for capital projects.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards across manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Process Engineering Calculations

Project Management

AutoCAD for P&ID Development

OSHA Process Safety Management

Thermodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Heat and Mass Transfer

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced Degree (Preferred)

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

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Interplastic Corporation provided pay range

This range is provided by Interplastic Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$134,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Role Overview

What the Principal Project Engineer at IP Corporation is: This position supports the company's efforts in building a strong project execution foundation, ensuring industry best practices and engineering standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing/distribution facilities with hands-on engineering
• Ability to perform process engineering calculations in thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, etc.
• Experience leading OSHA Process Safety Management efforts related to capital projects
• Ability to develop and track project plans, schedule projects, and manage contracts (MS Project preferred)
• Proficient in AutoCAD for P&ID development and documentation
• Ability to lead remote project teams
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% and adjust work hours as needed
• Hybrid work schedule: onsite at Minnesota office at least 3 days/week, up to 2 days remote

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards and Processes – 20%

• Establish and enforce engineering standards across manufacturing facilities
• Monitor compliance with codes and standards
• Perform project audits and recommend improvements
• Develop tools for project cost estimation
• Serve as a subject matter expert and manage third-party engineering activities

Capital Project Management – 60%

• Manage project deliverables, schedule, and budget
• Estimate project costs and prepare funding documentation
• Develop project scopes and designs, and coordinate with off-site resources
• Manage third-party contractors and ensure PSM compliance
• Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities
• Mentor engineers and lead project process improvements

Reliability – 10%

• Develop and improve reliability standards and processes
• Manage asset management systems and preventive maintenance standards
• Establish processes for critical spare parts

Process Safety Management – 10%

• Support and improve PSM standards, including audits and hazard analyses
• Lead HAZOPs and safety training

Additional Information

This role involves other duties as assigned. Join our team to make a lasting impact by empowering our teams through technology. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health plans, 401K with matching, and profit sharing.