Plant Engineer – Projects

Verto People Ltd; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Exposure to power generation and steam

Opportunities to manage capital‑level,

Job summary

Verto People Ltd. is seeking a Plant Engineer - Project in Rochester, MA to lead engineering initiatives at a waste-to-energy and power generation facility.

The role focuses on managing capital projects, improving plant reliability and optimizing complex industrial processes. The position works with operations, maintenance and engineering teams, coordinating design, budgeting, construction, commissioning and implementation while occasionally supporting off-hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years in power generation, waste-to-energy, utility operations or similar.
• Hands-on process engineering and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience delivering engineering projects, plant modifications or process optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and capital improvement projects from design through commissioning.
• Monitor plant performance, production metrics, and operating parameters to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Optimize combustion processes, boiler performance and control systems while supporting environmental compliance.
• Investigate technical issues and implement engineering solutions and corrective actions.
• Review boiler assessments, engineering reports and recommendations to support improvements.
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to plant leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plant Engineer - Projects

Rochester, Massachusetts

$108,900 - $155,600 + Sign-On Bonus

A Plant Engineer - Project is required to lead engineering projects, process improvements and plant performance optimization at a waste-to-energy and power generation facility in Rochester, Massachusetts.

Offering a base salary of $108,900 - $155,600 plus eligibility for a sign-on bonus, this position provides an opportunity for an experienced engineer to manage capital projects, improve plant reliability and optimize complex industrial processes.

The Plant Engineer - Project will work closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to identify improvements, troubleshoot technical issues and deliver engineering projects from concept through commissioning. This full-time, on-site position operates primarily during standard weekday business hours, with occasional off-hours and weekend support when required.

Plant Engineer - Project Benefits:

• $108,900 - $155,600 annual base salary.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Full-time position with standard weekday business hours.
• Opportunities to manage capital projects from design through commissioning.
• Exposure to power generation, steam systems, combustion processes and industrial engineering.
• Involvement in regional engineering initiatives and cross-facility improvement projects.
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise in process optimization, reliability engineering and industrial project management.

The Plant Engineer - Project Role:

• Manage engineering and capital improvement projects, including design, budgeting, construction, commissioning and implementation.
• Monitor plant performance data, production metrics and operating parameters to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and reliability.
• Optimize combustion processes, boiler performance and control systems while supporting environmental compliance requirements.
• Investigate technical issues, equipment failures and process inefficiencies, implementing engineering solutions and corrective actions.
• Review boiler condition assessments, engineering reports and technical recommendations to support plant improvements.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, maintenance personnel and external contractors to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Prepare technical reports, present findings to plant leadership and lead production improvement meetings.
• Support facility modifications, process changes and the implementation of successful engineering initiatives across other facilities.

Plant Engineer - Project Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education, professional licensing and relevant industrial experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in power generation, waste-to-energy, utility operations, marine engineering, steam plants or other industrial process environments.
• Hands-on experience in process engineering, technical troubleshooting and improving industrial equipment performance.
• Experience in engineering project delivery, plant modifications, process optimization or continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to interpret engineering and operational performance data.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple projects and communicate effectively with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.
• Willingness to work on-site in Rochester, Massachusetts, with occasional off-hours, weekend or emergency support.

Desirable Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Massachusetts Second Class Engineer License, higher-grade Massachusetts Engineer License or U.S. Coast Guard Engineering License.
• Experience with high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, combustion systems or power generation equipment.
• Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or SketchUp.
• Background in reliability engineering, root cause analysis, capital project management or industrial process improvement.

This Plant Engineer - Project position would suit a Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Engineer, Reliability Engineer or experienced industrial engineering professional looking to combine hands-on plant engineering with capital project delivery and operational improvement.