Project Engineer — Plant Innovation & Capital Projects

Lubrizol IMEA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career and professional growth

Inclusive culture and vibrant

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Louisville, KY is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning, driving safe, timely, and cost‑effective results. You’ll partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, HS&E and vendors to implement plant improvements and expansion initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least five years of experience in chemical or process manufacturing, with strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related.
• Minimum of five years of engineering experience, including project management.
• At least three years in chemical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or a process-industry environment.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously while achieving schedule and budget objectives.
• Strong knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes, unit operations, and engineering fundamentals.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across all organizational levels.
• Experience with project planning, cost estimation, budgeting, and capital project execution.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, automation, and chemical process systems.
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, funding requests, and resource plans to support successful project delivery.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, Health, Safety, Environmental and Security teams, contractors, and vendors to implement plant improvements and expansion initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while providing clear project updates to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency, reliability, productivity, capacity growth, and cost reduction.
• Support equipment commissioning, startup, testing, and operational readiness activities to ensure successful implementation.
• Contribute to the site capital strategy by identifying opportunities to improve plant performance and long-term operational effectiveness.

Skills

Project management

Industrial manufacturing

Process optimization

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Louisville, KY is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning, driving safe, timely, and cost‑effective results. You’ll partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, HS&E and vendors to implement plant improvements and expansion initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least five years of experience in chemical or process manufacturing, with strong analytical,