Staff Project Engineer (Mechanical / Civil) - Industrial Facilities

Brightsmith; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation through stock 옵션s

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIs

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental and medical leave

Professional development support and培训

Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking a Staff Project Engineer with a mechanical or civil engineering background to lead the development and integration of industrial production facilities. This role, ideal for an experienced engineer, drives complex projects from concept through construction and commissioning.

You will serve as a technical leader for major capital projects, partnering withProcess, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Controls, Construction, Operations, Procurement, and external teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience supporting industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, energy projects, or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects through design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment, utilities, structures, and facility integration.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and resolving technical interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to make practical engineering decisions balancing technical and commercial considerations.
• Experience working with engineering consultants, contractors, EPC providers, and equipment vendors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial facility projects from early-stage design through construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Develop facility and equipment layouts with consideration for process flow, utilities, safety, maintenance access, constructability, and future expansion.
• Coordinate across engineering, construction, and operations teams to resolve technical challenges and drive design decisions.
• Manage engineering scopes and deliverables from EPC firms, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure quality, operability, and constructability.
• Balance project priorities including safety, performance, cost, schedule, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, resolving field issues and capturing lessons learned for future projects.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D modeling

Design review tools

Job description

An innovative climate-tech company is seeking a Staff Project Engineer with a mechanical or civil engineering background to lead the development and integration of industrial production facilities. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working across multiple disciplines and driving complex projects from concept through construction and commissioning.

You will serve as a technical leader for major capital projects, partnering with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Controls, Construction, Operations, Procurement, and external engineering teams to deliver safe, scalable, and efficient industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead industrial facility projects from early-stage design through construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Develop facility and equipment layouts with consideration for process flow, utilities, safety, maintenance access, constructability, and future expansion.
• Coordinate across engineering, construction, and operations teams to resolve technical challenges and drive design decisions.
• Manage engineering scopes and deliverables from EPC firms, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure quality, operability, and constructability.
• Balance project priorities including safety, performance, cost, schedule, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, resolving field issues and capturing lessons learned for future projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience supporting industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, energy projects, or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects through design, construction, and/or commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment, utilities, structures, and facility integration.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and resolving technical interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to make practical engineering decisions balancing technical and commercial considerations.
• Experience working with engineering consultants, contractors, EPC providers, and equipment vendors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license, EIT certification, or a demonstrated path toward professional licensure.
• Experience with greenfield developments, major plant expansions, or industrial site development.
• Background in industries such as:
• Biomass
• Chemical processing
• Oil & gas
• Manufacturing
• Familiarity with industrial codes and standards (OSHA, IBC, NFPA, ASCE, ACI, AISC).
• Hands-on experience supporting construction, commissioning, startup, permitting, or plant operations.
• Experience with industrial CAD, 3D modeling, and design review tools.
• Equity participation through stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid parental and medical leave.
• Professional development support and training opportunities.
• Strong career growth potential within a rapidly scaling climate-tech organization.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in building the next generation of industrial infrastructure that supports the transition to a lower-carbon economy. You'll work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with highly skilled teams, and contribute directly to meaningful climate impact.