Project Engineer or Sr. Project Engineer

LANXESS; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 94,700 - 179,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health care: Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

LANXESS seeks a Project Engineer in Kalama, WA, to provide engineering and construction management for capital projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and relevant experience in project management and equipment design.

Offerings include a competitive compensation package, health benefits, and retirement plans. Join LANXESS, an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or 10+ years for a Senior Project Engineer.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management.
• Good code and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and construction management for capital projects.
• Manage contractors and outside consultants.
• Support Process Safety Management programs.

Skills

Project management

Equipment/system design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering, equipment design, and construction management for capital projects.
• Manage capital projects from small replacement or maintenance projects to larger, Business Unit approved improvement projects, including project submittals, procurement of services and materials, installation, and implementation while maintaining code requirements, budget, and time constraints.
• Manage contractors and outside consultants.
• Engineer design, project evaluation support, and equipment specification.
• Manage existing programs and implement new programs to ensure environmental, operational, and compliance needs of the facility are met.
• Support Process Safety Management programs, including mechanical integrity, process safety information, and piping and instrument diagrams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or 10+ years for a Senior Project Engineer, preferably in chemical manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management.
• Equipment/system design skills.
• Code and regulatory knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Location

Kalama

Employee Type

Regular

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including a global bonus program. Pay range: Min $94,700 – Max $179,600.
• Health care: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO
• Life Insurance: Basic, Supplemental Life, and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
• Disability Coverage: Short‑Term and Long‑Term
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Cybersecurity and identity protection via NortonLifeLock
• Aflac benefits
• Legal Assistance Program
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match
• Work‑life and time‑off flexibility, including vacation, holidays, and sick personal time per Washington state requirements
• Training and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.