Project Engineer I: Recycling & Field Startup

Seeds Renewables; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock ownership

Parental leave

Flexible vacation

Team events

Learning & development

Great team

Flexible culture

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings is seeking an execution-oriented Project Engineer I – Recycling to be in the field daily, leading facility expansion and new construction. You will coordinate with internal engineering, EPC partners, and contractors to ensure installation, startup, and commissioning of key process systems.

Ideal candidates have a BS in chemical or mechanical engineering, 0–4 years of experience in related capital projects, and comfort working in a manufacturing environment five days a week.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 0–4 years of experience in capital projects, plant engineering, construction support, commissioning/startup, industrial operations, or EPC execution.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment 5 days a week.
• Ability to read and redline drawings and coordinate feedback with contractors.
• Strong technical fundamentals and the ability to translate process intent into physical systems.
• Growth mindset with willingness to take informed risks and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support owner-side engineering execution for facility expansion and construction, focusing on recycling and byproduct recovery.
• Review contractor deliverables (PFDs/P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, GA drawings, vendor data sheets) for constructability and operability.
• Support installation planning and field execution, including equipment setting, tie-ins, piping runs, instrumentation, and utility connections.
• Coordinate technical feedback with contractors (RFIs, redlines, field changes, punchlists, turnover packages).
• Support procurement by reviewing vendor submittals and coordinating FAT/SAT as needed.
• Assist in commissioning and startup activities: pre-startup safety reviews, HAZOPs, checkouts, loop checks, water runs, stabilization.

Skills

Field execution

P&ID reading

Contractor coordination

Process understanding

Technical feedback

Education

B.S. in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Phoenix Tailings is seeking an execution-oriented Project Engineer I – Recycling to be in the field daily, leading facility expansion and new construction. You will coordinate with internal engineering, EPC partners, and contractors to ensure installation, startup, and commissioning of key process systems.

Ideal candidates have a BS in chemical or mechanical engineering, 0–4 years of experience in related capital projects, and comfort working in a manufacturing environment five days a week.