Senior Mechanical Project Engineer: Capital Projects Lead

Mitsubishi Chemical America; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Soarnol in La Porte, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead large-scale capital projects at our facility. The role focuses on delivering projects from concept through startup while ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to optimize equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; master's preferred.
• 20+ years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing, petrochemical, chemical, refining, or industrial processing environments.
• Experience managing capital projects from engineering through startup and commissioning.
• PE license and/or PMP certification are a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment design, pumps, rotating equipment, and industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget.
• Manage multidisciplinary capital projects with mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and process teams.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, installation, and startup activities.
• Lead MOC projects to support plant improvements and reliability.
• Develop equipment specifications and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Size and specify pumps, rotating equipment, vessels, piping, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with contractors, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to execute projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with standards, codes, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Soarnol in La Porte, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead large-scale capital projects at our facility. The role focuses on delivering projects from concept through startup while ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to optimize equipment and processes.