Project Engineer

PROJECT ENGINEER

Jun 2, 2025

Indianapolis, IN

Pay Rate : $120,000.00

Job Title: Project Engineer - Capital Projects

Department: Engineering

Location: Indianapolis, IN (with travel across Midwest)

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Engineer - Capital Projects to join a growing engineering team focused on delivering high-impact capital improvements across a network of manufacturing facilities. This is a critical role that leads end-to-end execution of capital projects to enhance facility safety, efficiency, and productivity. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, technically skilled engineer with strong project management experience in chemical processing, specialty materials, oil/energy, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. You'll work cross-functionally with operations, vendors, and third-party contractors to design and execute upgrades, equipment installations, and process improvements across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full-scope capital projects from conception and design through execution, commissioning, and closeout

Serve as primary point of contact for third-party vendors, engineers, and contractors

Develop project scopes, cost estimates, construction packages, and timelines

Design and specify process equipment (e.g., pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, boilers, mixers)

Perform or oversee technical drafting and P&ID development as needed

Evaluate design tradeoffs and value-engineering opportunities for long-term impact

Manage construction bidding and vendor selection process

Oversee project execution, site safety protocols, and quality control standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, HSE, and Finance

Conduct post-project analysis and manage invoice reconciliation and closeout

Travel to regional project sites (approx. 25-30%) across the Midwest

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline)

Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or processing facility

Proven experience managing capital projects (cradle-to-grave ownership)

Familiarity with process equipment design and fluid systems engineering

Hands-on CAD/drafting ability (2D/3D AutoCAD preferred)

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with limited documentation

Skilled in contractor oversight, budget management, and project scheduling

Willingness and ability to travel across Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Kentucky, and other Midwest sites (overnight travel required)

Preferred:

Experience with chemical processing, oil/energy, or pharmaceutical facilities

Familiarity with construction permitting, HAZOP, and MOC procedures

Knowledge of API 650/653 and mechanical integrity standards

Hydraulic modeling experience a plus

Understanding of environmental regulations and permitting processes

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative culture with a technically accomplished team