Project Engineer

James Hardie; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health coverage

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)

Parental leave

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead mechanical design for capital projects across US facilities, with travel to sites as needed. The role emphasizes independent work on mid-sized projects and potential growth into larger initiatives.

The candidate should have a BS in Engineering, 6+ years in industrial manufacturing, and knowledge of mechanical systems, P&ID drawings, and piping. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments is essential.
• Knowledge of mechanical building codes and OSHA standards is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for capital projects including plant layout and equipment arrangement.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical design efforts with teams and vendors.
• Develop scope of work, bids and contracts for installation and startup of equipment.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget and quality while ensuring safety compliance.
• Oversee system testing, turnover to operations, and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Building codes

OSHA standards

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Project

Excel

Job description

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

Summary

This role can be based at one of our manufacturing facilities. Projects will occur across all US operating plants and therefore may require 50% + travel at times. Due to the upcoming project workload, there is a strong preference for this role to be based in Pulaski, VA.

As a member of the Construction Department reporting to the Engineering Director, the Project Engineer will work on Capital Projects including new installations with responsibility for all mechanical equipment and systems. This individual should be capable of working independently on small / medium capital projects and the ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of electrical systems making him or her a candidate to manage medium to large capital projects in the future.

What You’ll Do:

(80%) Responsible for the mechanical portion of capital projects to include:

• Supervise mechanical design including plant layout, equipment arrangement, piping and instrumentation, plant utilities;
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical designs;
• Supervise structural design including buildings, foundations and slabs, access platforms, equipment and crane support structures;
• Develop specifications and purchase mechanical equipment and systems including process equipment, material handling equipment, complex machinery, fluid systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, and high pressure water), material conveyance systems, dust collection systems, storage silos, tanks, pumps, and valves – monitor and expedite deliveries;
• Work with Corporate EH&S group to prepare operating permits;
• Satisfy other permit requirements including local building codes and Insurance companies;
• Participate in project design review meetings and coordinate with vendors;
• Prepare installation scope of work, bid and award contracts;
• Supervise the installation of buildings and structures, mechanical equipment, and mechanical systems– coordinate with plant;
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality;
• Enforce corporate and construction department safety rules and regulations;
• Supervise mechanical system checkout, equipment startup, and turnover to plant;

(20%) Responsible for the development of Capital Project Requests to include:

• Scale up of process design as required for production (i.e. size tanks and pumps, determine flow rates, throughputs, etc.);
• Evaluate utility requirements and determine availability;
• Supervise preparation of equipment arrangement and P&I drawings;
• Prepare mechanical equipment lists;
• Solicit quotations for equipment and systems or estimate pricing using recent purchases;
• Develop installation scope of work for mechanical equipment and systems, buildings, foundations, platforms and structures;
• Solicit quotations for installation or estimate costs using sound engineering judgment;
• Review proposed design with plant operations, maintenance, and safety;
• Prepare overall project estimate, implementation schedule, and Capital Expenditure Request for management review;

What You’ll Bring:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Mechanical Building Codes and OSHA standards (preferred).
• Knowledge of Equipment and Machine Design Standards and Specifications including AWS, ANSI, ASTM (preferred).
• Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of personal computers including word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Word and Excel, Project, Power Point, Outlook, and Internet Explorer).
• Developed a familiarity with and ability to work in Autocad drawing software including the ability to view and print drawings and make changes. Advanced drawing skills are preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and continual diligence about follow-up.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Well organized, with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to lead and be a part of cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, work independently, and perform at a high level with little supervision
• BS Degree in Engineering is strongly preferred, equivalent or related education required.
• 6 or more years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (sheeted process systems such as paper, steel, gypsum is preferred).
• Project Management Experience; Demonstrated Successful Execution including design and specification, purchase, installation, and startup of mechanical equipment.
• Experience with complex machinery and mechanical equipment;
• Experience with Utility and Process Piping Systems including pumps, valves, fittings and in line components, and pipe support systems;
• Experience with mechanical systems including Hydraulics, Pneumatics, High Pressure Water, Compressed Air, and Natural Gas.

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $92,100 to $130,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
• Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.