Project Engineer

Matthey; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus)

20 days annual PTO

Life and Disability Insurance

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, VIs

Voluntary Benefits

Wellbeing Programs and Incentives

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking a Project Engineer II to support capital projects from design through construction, commissioning and handover. This on-site role in West Deptford, USA emphasizes robust change control, budget and schedule oversight, and clear stakeholder reporting.

The candidate will drive risk management, evaluate technologies and vendors, and contribute to commissioning plans while fostering continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting engineering or capital projects.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects from design through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Monitor scope, budget, schedule and progress with reporting to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and contractor interfaces for safe delivery.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests and evaluate technologies/vendors.
• Contribute to construction readiness, commissioning plans and gate reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement through analysis and metrics.

Skills

Engineering degree

Change management

Project reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Ambiguity handling

Education

Engineering degree (B.S./M.Eng.)

Job description

Pay Range: $ - $

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.

What we offer:

• 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.