Facilities Mechanical Engineer: Lead Plant Capital Projects

DSJ Global; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global in Hampton, VA is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to support plant operations, capital projects, and facility infrastructure. You will lead equipment upgrades, improve reliability, and drive continuous improvement to safety and productivity.

You will coordinate with maintenance, production, and external contractors; develop scopes, budgets, and schedules; specify equipment, test installations, and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of mechanical project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience managing capital equipment or facility improvement projects.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and facility improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Specify, design, and implement new manufacturing equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Partner with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver successful projects.
• Test and commission newly installed equipment to ensure performance and contractual requirements are met.
• Provide engineering support and troubleshooting assistance for maintenance and production teams.
• Generate contractor scopes of work, cost estimates, and project documentation.

Skills

Mechanical project engineering

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DSJ Global in Hampton, VA is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to support plant operations, capital projects, and facility infrastructure. You will lead equipment upgrades, improve reliability, and drive continuous improvement to safety and productivity.

You will coordinate with maintenance, production, and external contractors; develop scopes, budgets, and schedules; specify equipment, test installations, and ensure compliance with standards.