Senior Project Engineer – Industrial Capital Projects

Hussey Copper; Eminence (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Copper in Eminence, KY is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering and capital projects from concept through installation and readiness. You will improve manufacturing capabilities, equipment reliability, and plant performance while working closely with operations, maintenance, vendors, and leadership.

You will manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans, provide hands-on floor support, oversee commissioning, and develop SOPs to support operational readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering from ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• 7+ years in project management within heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Experience managing $1M–$20M projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Project and AutoCAD; strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and expense projects from development through installation and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, resource plans, and communication plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate internal resources, vendors, and contractors.
• Provide hands-on engineering support on the floor, including equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Serve as SME for new equipment and processes; monitor milestones, spending, risks, and performance.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements throughout execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

ABET-accredited degree

PMP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Hussey Copper in Eminence, KY is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering and capital projects from concept through installation and readiness. You will improve manufacturing capabilities, equipment reliability, and plant performance while working closely with operations, maintenance, vendors, and leadership.

You will manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans, provide hands-on floor support, oversee commissioning, and develop SOPs to support operational readiness