Project Engineer

MS Companies; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Midwest is looking for a Project Engineer for their Capital Projects Engineering team in Indianapolis. The role involves managing engineering and construction projects across production plants, requiring a hands-on approach to improve facility performance and safety. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and experience in project management.

Benefits

401(k) with 7% company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in capital project engineering.
• Familiarity with HAZOP and environmental permitting processes preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle project execution from definition to performance review.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with field teams to maintain project timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Project Engineer – Capital Projects (Manufacturing)

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Travel: Approximately 25% throughout the Midwest

Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 base salary + up to 20% annual bonus potential

Relocation assistance available

About the Role

A Midwest-based industrial manufacturing group is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Capital Projects Engineering team. This role is central to driving engineering and construction projects across a network of production plants. With full ownership of project execution from concept through commissioning, the Project Engineer will work cross-functionally to implement solutions that improve facility performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

This is a dynamic, field-integrated role for a hands-on engineer who enjoys problem solving, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering high-impact infrastructure improvements.

Primary Job Functions

• Lead full-cycle project execution: from early-stage project definition and budgeting to post-installation performance review and invoice closeout
• Identify and evaluate project opportunities that improve plant safety, reliability, compliance, and throughput
• Translate stakeholder goals into actionable scopes of work and cost-justified project plans
• Specify mechanical and process equipment based on operating requirements, facility layout, and cost-performance tradeoffs
• Develop and manage construction bid packages, conduct vendor and contractor evaluations, and oversee execution at the site level
• Coordinate engineering partners, field teams, and operations to ensure alignment on project scope, sequencing, and expectations
• Create and review design documents including equipment specifications, P&IDs, layout drawings, and utility schematics
• Ensure projects meet all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including permitting and internal compliance checks
• Partner with site personnel and operations leaders to evaluate plant systems and identify areas for improvement
• Collect process and equipment data from the field to inform design decisions and process improvements
• Drive continuous improvement in project engineering standards, tools, and documentation

Core Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of process engineering principles, including heat and material balances, fluid mechanics, and equipment sizing
• Ability to design, specify, and/or evaluate industrial equipment such as tanks, pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, piping systems, and boilers
• Competency in reading and generating P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and control logic documentation
• Experience in project cost estimation, scheduling, and capital expenditure justification
• Familiarity with controls and automation basics — including writing functional specifications and collaborating with PLC/HMI integrators
• Practical knowledge of safety and environmental compliance processes, including HAZOP reviews and Management of Change (MOC)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external engineering firms to complete detailed design packages
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize effectively, and communicate progress to key stakeholders
• Field awareness and hands-on problem solving — comfortable navigating plant environments and collecting real-time equipment and process data

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in capital project engineering within a manufacturing or processing environment
• Proven success in executing multi-disciplinary engineering projects, from front-end engineering to startup
• Strong project management and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Comfortable working independently and solving problems in less-structured or legacy operating environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HAZOP, PSM, and environmental permitting processes
• Familiarity with AutoCAD (2D/3D), hydraulic modeling, and process simulation tools
• Knowledge of API 650/653, ASME standards, and mechanical integrity practices
• Experience designing or integrating steam, hot oil, compressed air, or chemical feed systems
• Prior exposure to industrial sectors such as specialty chemicals, energy, pharma, food processing, oil & gas, or heavy manufacturing
• Annual bonus target: 10% (up to 2x multiplier based on performance)
• 401(k) with 7% company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• HSA contributions, wellness incentives, and company-funded critical illness coverage
• Maternity and pharmacy HSA grant programs ($2,000)
• Access to Employee Wellness Centers
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Relocation assistance available

How to Apply

If you are a driven project engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and delivering real-world results in industrial settings, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects with an organization that values innovation, craftsmanship, and safety.

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Employment type

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Job function

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  Project Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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