Strategic Capital Projects Engineer - Pulp & Paper Plant

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a capital projects engineer to provide technical and project management expertise within a mill environment. You will oversee capital projects from inception to implementation, ranging from $10,000 to $5,000,000.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies for AFE development, cost planning, scheduling, contractor coordination, startup, and safety, with interfaces to corporate engineering, suppliers, and outside consultants.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical (preferred), electrical, civil or paper engineering
• Minimum of three years' experience in pulp and paper or related industry
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project management expertise for capital project execution in a mill environment
• Execute capital projects from inception to implementation (10,000 to 5,000,000)
• Complete feasibility studies in support of AFE development
• Manage project costs, planning and scheduling, contractor management, startup and safety
• Interface with corporate engineering, outside consultants, equipment manufacturers and suppliers
• Ensure internal customer satisfaction through quality standards and practices
• Work with project sponsors to justify authorization and expenditure of capital funds

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Computer skills

Education

BS in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a capital projects engineer to provide technical and project management expertise within a mill environment. You will oversee capital projects from inception to implementation, ranging from $10,000 to $5,000,000.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies for AFE development, cost planning, scheduling, contractor coordination, startup, and safety, with interfaces to corporate engineering, suppliers, and outside consultants.