Project Engineer

Johnson Matthey Plc; West Deptford Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching retirement plan

Health, life and disability insurance

20 days PTO

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc in West Deptford, USA is seeking a Project Engineer II to support capital projects from design through commissioning while maintaining rigorous change control.

You will monitor scope, budget, schedule and progress, report to stakeholders, manage risks and contractor interfaces to ensure safe delivery, and prepare CAPEX requests.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple stakeholders in an industrial setting, with a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and experience supporting engineering or capital projects.
• Ability to manage change while maintaining process and operational safety.
• Strong project reporting, budgeting and project controls interpretation.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, suppliers and contractors in industrial environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, analytical and comfortable working through ambiguity to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects from design through construction, commissioning and handover with change control.
• Monitor scope, budget, schedule and progress; provide clear stakeholder reporting.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and contractor interfaces for safe delivery.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests and evaluate alternate technologies and vendors.
• Contribute to construction readiness, commissioning plans and stage-gate reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement through analysis and project metrics.

Skills

Change management

Project reporting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Pay Range: $103,000 - $107,000

Project Engineer II

Location: West Deptford, USA

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Project Engineer II, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

• Supporting capital projects from design through construction, commissioning and handover while maintaining robust change control.
• Monitoring project scope, budget, schedule and engineering progress, providing clear reporting to stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing project risks, issues and contractor interfaces to ensure safe delivery.
• Preparing capital expenditure requests and evaluating alternative technologies and vendors.
• Contributing to construction readiness, commissioning plans and stage-gate reviews across the project lifecycle.
• Driving continuous improvement through analysis, root cause investigations and project performance metrics.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Degree in an engineering discipline with experience supporting engineering or capital projects.
• Ability to manage change effectively while maintaining process and operational safety.
• Strong project reporting, budgeting and project controls interpretation skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, suppliers and contractors in industrial environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Self-motivated, analytical and comfortable working through ambiguity to deliver results.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.