Project Engineer

Johnson Matthey; West Deptford Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

20 days PTO

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Johnson Matthey is seeking a Project Engineer II in West Deptford, NJ. The role supports capital projects from design through handover, with emphasis on change control, budgeting and risk management.

You will report progress to stakeholders and coordinate with contractors and vendors in an industrial environment. The position offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement plans, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Change management

Reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Pay Range: $ - $Project Engineer IILocation: West Deptford, USAAt 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:As a Project Engineer II, you will help drive our goals by: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 InsuranceHealth Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)Voluntary BenefitsWellbeing Programs and IncentivesTuition AssistanceParental LeaveReady 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.How to apply:If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday ( myworkday.com )All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.You will be contacted by the Johnson Matthey Talent Acquisition team once your details have been reviewed. Please allow four weeks from the closing date to allow for screening to take place.We appreciate the time and effort taken in completing an application.By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to Johnson Matthey Privacy NoticeJohnson 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.