Lead Industrial Project Engineer — Capital Upgrades

Hussey Copper; Eminence (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Copper in Eminence, KY seeks an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering and capital projects at our Eminence facility. This hands‑on role guides projects from concept through installation, commissioning and readiness while boosting capabilities and plant performance.

You will work with operations, maintenance, contractors and leadership to ensure safe, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery and to advance equipment reliability across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET/EAC‑accredited program.
• 7+ years of project management experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment (7–10 years preferred).
• Experience leading projects valued at $1 million to $20 million, including installation of new equipment and processes.
• Experience directing internal teams and external contractors through project execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
• Strong computer skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety, environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and expense projects from development through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, budgets, schedules, resource plans, communication plans, and change management plans.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams and coordinate internal resources, vendors, and contractors to meet project objectives.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support on the production floor, including equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Serve as a technical SME for newly installed equipment and processes.
• Track milestones, spending, risks, and performance; report to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and manage changes to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Incorporate safety, environmental compliance, and codes/standards into project execution.
• Prepare RFQs and bid packages, evaluate proposals, and prepare purchase requisitions.
• Develop SOPs for operations and maintenance and oversee training for operational readiness.
• Support on-time delivery, budget performance, and ROI goals.
• Research and recommend technologies to improve manufacturing operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

AutoCAD

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET/EAC-accredited engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Hussey Copper in Eminence, KY seeks an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering and capital projects at our Eminence facility. This hands‑on role guides projects from concept through installation, commissioning and readiness while boosting capabilities and plant performance.

You will work with operations, maintenance, contractors and leadership to ensure safe, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery and to advance equipment reliability across the site.