Traveling Project Engineer – Mechanical Capital Projects

James Hardie; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health coverage

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)

Parental leave

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead mechanical design for capital projects across US facilities, with travel to sites as needed. The role emphasizes independent work on mid-sized projects and potential growth into larger initiatives.

The candidate should have a BS in Engineering, 6+ years in industrial manufacturing, and knowledge of mechanical systems, P&ID drawings, and piping. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments is essential.
• Knowledge of mechanical building codes and OSHA standards is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for capital projects including plant layout and equipment arrangement.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical design efforts with teams and vendors.
• Develop scope of work, bids and contracts for installation and startup of equipment.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget and quality while ensuring safety compliance.
• Oversee system testing, turnover to operations, and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Building codes

OSHA standards

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Project

Excel

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead mechanical design for capital projects across US facilities, with travel to sites as needed. The role emphasizes independent work on mid-sized projects and potential growth into larger initiatives.

The candidate should have a BS in Engineering, 6+ years in industrial manufacturing, and knowledge of mechanical systems, P&ID drawings, and piping. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential.