Project Engineer – Chemical Capital Projects & Start‑Up

Hawkins, Inc.; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

LTD/STD

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital projects at chemical manufacturing and distribution sites. The role covers front-end design, cost estimating, detailed design, equipment specifications, and control-system design through construction and startup.

You will collaborate with internal partners to manage scope, schedules, and contractors, and perform process troubleshooting for design improvements. Travel up to 15% is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred.
• 5 years of experience as a project/process engineer in chemical or related industry.
• Experience in front-end design, estimating, and funding for capital projects; project engineering and management; construction support; commissioning/troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and FDA standards.
• ISO, SQF, Lean Manufacturing and 5S are a plus; ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal partners to complete projects in a compliant, cost-efficient, and timely manner.
• Develop preliminary designs (PFD, P&ID).
• Specify equipment, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls packages.
• Submit Capital Expense Requests and manage budgets.
• Lead design reviews with cross-functional project teams.

Skills

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital projects at chemical manufacturing and distribution sites. The role covers front-end design, cost estimating, detailed design, equipment specifications, and control-system design through construction and startup.

You will collaborate with internal partners to manage scope, schedules, and contractors, and perform process troubleshooting for design improvements. Travel up to 15% is required.