Lead Bulk Materials Handling 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

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.