Global Complex Project Engineering Lead

International Paper; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper seeks a Complex Project Engineering Lead to guide safety-oriented project delivery across global sites in a manufacturing setting. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope and schedules, and ensure design integrity and lifecycle value from planning through startup.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and 10+ years of capital/maintenance experience, including 5+ years in a large pulp and paper environment. International travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years in capital and maintenance engineering, with 5+ years in a large pulp and paper mill setting.
• Familiarity with SAP, Unifier, MS Project, AutoCAD and Adobe software.
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership in safety and ensure EHS compliance with company policies.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to meet objectives and mitigate risks.
• Manage all phases of capital projects from scope to startup per IP’s process.
• Develop and maintain scope, cost, schedule systems and master schedules; monitor progress.
• Coordinate with engineering firms, vendors and internal stakeholders for design integrity and lifecycle value.
• Lead contractor selection, bid analysis, contracts, and construction oversight.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Travel internationally to vendor sites for factory acceptance tests and inspections.
• Prepare and distribute monthly reports detailing progress, issues and resolutions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Project coordination

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Unifier

AutoCAD

Adobe

Job description

International Paper seeks a Complex Project Engineering Lead to guide safety-oriented project delivery across global sites in a manufacturing setting. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope and schedules, and ensure design integrity and lifecycle value from planning through startup.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and 10+ years of capital/maintenance experience, including 5+ years in a large pulp and paper environment. International travel is expected.