Senior Project Engineer: Lead Process Design & Upgrades

Southern Ionics; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Southern Ionics is seeking a Project Engineer based out of our Corporate Office in West Point, Mississippi. The role offers a unique chance to engage in diverse, impactful projects, spanning from process design to operational support, while working in a tight-knit team where your contributions will directly influence business success.

The starting salary is $140,000 + performance bonus. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering, with a focus on project management, operations, or process design.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively collaborate across disciplines and present technical information.
• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities, with a demonstrated ability to manage multi-discipline projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with knowledge of VBA programming being a plus.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to take on a wide range of tasks, from fieldwork and supervision to detailed technical analysis in a small-company environment.
• Solid understanding of engineering theory and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, procurement, installation, and start-up of new facilities and process equipment.
• Provide technical support to plant operations and identify improvements.
• Oversee pilot-scale facilities for development of new products.
• Perform mass and energy balances, hydraulic analysis, and heat transfer calculations.
• Coordinate with Environmental, Transportation, and Safety teams.
• Regularly update stakeholders with timelines and progress reports.
• Oversee construction projects and travel to job sites.

Skills

Project management

Operations

Process design

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

VBA programming

Job description

Southern Ionics is seeking a Project Engineer based out of our Corporate Office in West Point, Mississippi. The role offers a unique chance to engage in diverse, impactful projects, spanning from process design to operational support, while working in a tight-knit team where your contributions will directly influence business success.

The starting salary is $140,000 + performance bonus. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and