Plant Engineer - New Castle, PA

MissionHires; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is partnering with a manufacturing client in New Castle, PA to hire a Plant Engineer. This role will lead facility installations and upgrades, manage capital projects, and ensure environmental compliance. The position entails collaborating across operations to enhance reliability and safety.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience in a heavy industrial setting. The role does not allow for remote work and may require occasional local and international travel.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of engineering experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proven success managing capital projects from scope to commissioning.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of installation projects and equipment modifications.
• Manage engineering work for utilities and physical plant systems.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

Project management

Environmental compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

MissionHires is partnering with a manufacturing client in New Castle, PA to hire a Plant Engineer to lead facility installations, upgrades, utilities/physical plant projects, and environmental compliance. This role owns capital projects end-to-end—scoping, budgeting, bidding, execution, and commissioning—while collaborating across operations to improve reliability, safety, and sustainability. No remote; occasional local/international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of installation projects and equipment modifications across the facility
• Manage engineering work for utilities, physical plant systems, and site/grounds improvements
• Serve as primary contact for environmental matters; ensure compliance with EPA and DEP regulations
• Plan, budget, and oversee complex capital projects from feasibility through completion
• Develop bid specifications, evaluate proposals, and negotiate vendor and contractor contracts
• Provide cross-functional engineering support to enhance productivity and operational reliability
• Conduct environmental testing, reporting, and audits for ongoing compliance
• Partner with senior leadership on process improvements and technology initiatives
• Coordinate with contractors and regulatory agencies; maintain quality, safety, scope, schedule, and cost
• Perform other related duties; support occasional local or international travel

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5–7 years of engineering experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments
• Proven success managing capital projects end-to-end (scope, budget, schedule, execution, commissioning)
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance and reporting (EPA, DEP)
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Collaborative mindset, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
• Ability to coordinate contractors and interface with regulatory agencies
• Eligible to work onsite in New Castle, PA (no remote)