Sr. Project Engineer

Aurubis Richmond; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement 401k

Health coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aurubis is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive the department's project portfolio and align engineering processes with our global standards. You will collaborate with the Production or SCM Director and other leaders to ensure capital is deployed efficiently.

This role requires extensive experience in industrial capital projects, strong leadership, and hands-on ability to work in a smelter environment. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• PE license, or similar credential (CESCP, CPSE) preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.
• 10+ years Industrial Capital Project Engineering experience on large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with project engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

• Allocate capital budget efficiently and accurately.
• Develop, implement and oversee engineering project processes and systems.
• Lead FEL project development and capital portfolio management.
• Ensure document management and change control compliance.
• Oversee MOC, PSSR, Hazop processes and post-project reviews.
• Staffing, vendor management, and contractor coordination.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Metrics and controls

Fast-paced environment

Regulatory awareness

Travel readiness

Mentoring

Education

PE license (or CESCP/CPSE)

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Chemical Eng

Tools

Project management certification

Job description

Aurubis - metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the efficient implementation of the department-centric project portfolio and maintaining common engineering processes and systems. The Senior Project Engineer works closely with the Production or SCM Director and leadership team, peer Engineering staff, Finance, Maintenance, EHS and Sustainability partners to ensure that plant capital is efficiently and properly deployed. The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation and oversite of all engineering project processes and systems.

Sr. Project Engineer

Your Profile

• Bachelor or Master’s in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, or another similar credential (CESCP, CPSE) is preferred.
• Project management certification is preferred
• 10+ years Industrial Capital Project Engineering experience ($50k – $5M+ projects)
• Demonstrated engineering management experience. Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project engineering processes, practices and standards.
• Demonstrated use of metrics to monitor and improve the health of project systems
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to align and engage project engineering team
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience with major mechanical equipment included in smelting process preferred.
• Ability to lead in a cross-cultural setting.
• Highly organized with strong attention to details and technicalities.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking and quantitative skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards.
• Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.
• Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.
• Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations
• Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.
• Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.

Your Tasks

• Accountable for the efficient and proper allocation of the capital budget.
• Accountable for the development, implementation and oversite of engineering project processes and systems
• FEL Project development process
• Capital project portfolio, including approvals, multi-year budget / implementation plan
• Document management system
• Compliance to change related systems MOC, PSSR, Risk review, Hazop, etc.
• Post project critique and performance evaluation
• Accountable for the Management of Change (MOC), Hazard Study and PSSR processes.
• Accountable for project progress tracking and deviation management to ensure engineering delivers design on time and budget.
• Responsible for personal project deliverables, forecasting, and broader portfolio deliverables
• Responsible for aligning project systems with Aurubis corporate engineering processes and standards
• Responsible for establishing metrics to monitor and improve various project engineering systems
• Responsible for the staffing (supplemental contracting if needed) support, establishing MSAs, RFQs and selection for project, contractor management, review MSAs, supplier performance evaluation, coordination, etc.

We Offer

• Competitive Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan with generous company match to help you plan for the future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans with company cost sharing to support you and your family, starting you first day of employment.
• Income Protection – Company-paid disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Generous Paid Time Off – Robust PTO package including vacation and 13 paid holidays.

What does Aurubis stand for? Take a look here!

Aurubis is an employer that stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental and physical impairment and social origin or any other legally protected characteristics of an individual.

• Augusta (Richmond County)
• Full-time