Project Engineer - Facilities

SSAB; Montpelier (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SSAB is seeking an experienced engineering project manager in Montpelier, IA. The candidate will lead projects from conception to completion, manage capital projects, and provide technical support within a heavy manufacturing environment. Ideal qualifications include 5-10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, and proficiency with CAD software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Full-time role with travel up to 25% and excellent benefits including health insurance and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years experience in plant operations and design.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience using computer-based CAD programs for drawings.
• Background in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee engineering projects for all departments.
• Perform equipment and facility design projects.
• Coordinate project disciplines and activities.
• Develop complete project scope and estimates.
• Implement and supervise capital projects.
• Provide technical support to management and staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

CAD proficiency

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

RasterCAD

Job description

Job Description

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state‑of‑the‑art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and a comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Position Purpose

Develop and manage a range of engineering projects from major to minor, for all operating, maintenance, and support departments. Maintain, improve, and upgrade buildings and equipment to maximize production capabilities, and to correct equipment and manufacturing problems.

Essential Functions

• Perform Equipment & Facility Design Projects: Become familiar with equipment, components, and systems throughout the Montpelier Facility; utilizing computer‑aided design 2D and 3D software to model and design new equipment within the confines of existing equipment and systems; make drawings of these designs.
• Manage Capital Projects: Coordinate the various project disciplines and activities to make significant progress toward completing projects in a timely manner, on budget.
• Develop complete project scope, including overall layout and planning, equipment design and development, sufficient engineering to develop project scope and costs, any required technical specifications, bid documents, and commercial contract processes, and capital appropriation requests.
• Write purchase requests to issue purchase orders in collaboration with Purchasing and Legal departments.
• Manage and supervise all technical personnel, outside contractors, vendors, suppliers, installation labor, and contractors for project execution: develop realistic implementation schedules, conduct regular project and scheduling meetings, and track project costs.
• Implement Capital Projects: Direct and authorize activities from conception through design, fabrication, construction management, and project close‑out; develop complete installation and modification scope; design equipment changes; supervise design, engineering, and drafting personnel; develop and implement startup plans; control spending and labor hours within budget limits; review financials and ensure completion of all work orders.
• Develop and manage solutions to manufacturing operating problems and process improvements: lead problem‑solving teams, review equipment design to improve performance and reduce costs, and implement equipment changes that increase production and quality.
• Provide technical advice and engineering support to upper management, mill superintendents, mill engineers and other plant personnel, including performing feasibility studies, designs, and value engineering; provide insights on operational, environmental, and safety issues.
• Liaise and interface with outside resources to evaluate, interpret, and share knowledge for the betterment of operations.

Qualifications – Education, Experience and Competencies

Required

• 5 to 10 years of experience in plant operations and design, engineering, project management, and construction, with strong leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Financial and planning acumen to plan, estimate, and execute projects on budget and on schedule.
• Experience using computer‑based CAD programs for 3D and 2D drawings.
• Background in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in plant operations and design, engineering, project management, supervision, and construction.
• Background in electric furnace shops, ladle metallurgy facilities, continuous casters, and environmental and safety control.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and RasterCAD.

Education

Required: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

There are no direct reports to this position; however, the employee supervises activities of outside engineering consultants, contractors, and trades.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work in an office setting with frequent trips to the manufacturing facility.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders, wear fall protection, and ascend tall structures and overhead cranes.
• Significant design, drawing, and planning work.
• Write scopes of work, bid documents, and engineering documents.
• Collaborate with other engineers, designers, draftsmen, and operating and maintenance personnel.

Position Type – Work Hours – Travel Requirements

• Full‑time, exempt.
• Travel up to 25% of time in the field or at other SSAB locations; majority of time at the Montpelier facility.

Other Duties

Update information in the drawing and manual systems to record and track all changes made and keep them up to date. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits – starting at hire!

• Excellent pay with additional bonus.
• Very affordable health insurance.
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical.
• CVS/Caremark Prescription.
• Delta Dental.
• Superior Vision.
• 401(k) with employer match – 5%.
• Profit sharing.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Company‑paid life insurance, STD, and LTD.
• Optional life, hospital indemnity, critical illness.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.

Values

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB's values guide actions and behavior: Driven – together we create value; True – do what is right; Ahead – future in mind.