Remote Project Engineer: Lead Capital Projects & Safety

ManpowerGroup; Long Beach (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects across plant environments with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role includes budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating engineering and construction resources, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a technical engineering degree, strong leadership, and a background in manufacturing operations and capital projects. Travel within the West Region may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational and planning abilities.
• Manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects experience.
• Ability to travel within West Region 25-45%.
• High ethical standards and commitment to safety.
• Ability to obtain TWIC, passport, and refinery background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned capital projects (standalone projects and outages) and coordinate engineering, design, and construction resources.
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and forecasts for plant projects in SAP.
• Ensure safety reviews and recommend corrective actions are completed on time.
• Maintain project operability and safety on all designs.
• Provide field supervision/support during project execution and lead safety efforts.
• Ensure projects stay within budget and schedule requirements.
• Communicate project goals and requirements to contractors and operations teams.
• Complete JSA reviews and participate in Safe Work Permit processes during execution.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and contribute to safety audits.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Planning

Safety leadership

Project engineering

Education

Engineering degree (chemical or mechanical)

Professional Engineer preferred

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects across plant environments with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role includes budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating engineering and construction resources, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a technical engineering degree, strong leadership, and a background in manufacturing operations and capital projects. Travel within the West Region may be required.