Project Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage capital projects across engineering disciplines, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will develop feasibility studies, perform calculations, prepare estimates, and coordinate design and construction with operations teams.

We value a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 5 years in heavy industrial or pulp and paper environments, with strong collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred or related field. At least 5 years of experience in the heavy industrial or process industries; Pulp & Paper experience preferred.
• Capital Project experience required; minimum 5 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior projects spanning multiple engineering disciplines.
• Develop capital project scope, budgeting, and scheduling while meeting safety and environmental expectations.
• Coordinate design, construction and contractor oversight to meet the mill’s engineering goals in a timely manner.
• Support maintenance and operations with technical solutions and engineered improvements.
• Assist in developing a 5-year capital plan to meet long-term facility needs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Hopewell, VA

Provides project management, design, and coordination to improve the production process, maintain the manufacturing facilities and ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety codes. To accomplish this purpose, the project engineer is responsible for generating feasibility studies, performing engineering calculations, producing project estimates, scope of work, and schedules. The engineer will also provide engineering designs, coordinate construction work, monitor contractor’s safety, performance, and progress, to meet the mill’s engineering goals in a timely manner

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• The senior project engineer manages and completes projects that span multiple engineering disciplines
• Perform capital project development and execution that satisfies the promised scope, budget, and schedule while meeting all safety and environmental expectations.
• Develop capital projects in established phases so that all aspects of the project are thoroughly evaluated, and project risk is identified.
• Lead projects through all phases of the project life cycle including business planning, scope development/technical alternative analysis, project planning, design, and construction.
• Forecast capital spending for each project
• Support document controls including checking drawings in and out of the system and transmitting documents; coordinate development of drawings and specifications.
• Be a team player supporting maintenance and operations by providing technical support and engineered solutions.
• May have additional duties to support Operations and Maintenance personnel and departments in operating areas of the mill on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Support development of a 5yr capital plan that meets the long term needs of the facility

What you will need to succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred or related field. At least 5 years of experience in the heavy industrial or process industries; Pulp & Paper experience preferred.

Capital Project experience required; minimum 5 years’ experience.

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the positions and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the position duties.

Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $121,125.00 - $201,875.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.