About the Role:This role is a hands-on Project Manager position focused on guiding capital process equipment and system projects from concept through commissioning. You'll blend engineering fundamentals with practical project leadership-coordinating scope, schedule, and technical execution while working closely with cross-functional teams. The work spans design, vendor coordination, field installation, and customer support, offering a dynamic mix of technical depth and real?world impact.
Here's a glimpse into your day to day:Project Management & Execution:
- Support or lead project execution activities including scope, schedule, budget, and risk tracking
- Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams for equipment procurement and fabrication
- Track and report project status, milestones, and forecasts to internal leadership and clients
- Assist in development and maintenance of project documentation and governance materials
- Support installation, commissioning, and startup of process equipment at customer sites
- Provide customer training and technical support during project closeout
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with mechanical design, controls/automation, and project teams on multi-disciplinary projects
- Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and product development efforts
Process Engineering & Technical Execution:
- Ability to perform engineering calculations including heat & mass balances, hydraulic calculations, and utility consumption
- Size and specify process equipment such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, filtration systems, piping, and related components
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFDs, functional descriptions, technical manuals, and training materials
- Support development of automation and controls functional specifications
- Assist with conceptual process design, plant surveys, and system optimization
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues in both design and field environments
You'll be a perfect fit if you have:- BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- 4-8 years of experience in process engineering, project engineering, or capital equipment environments
Strong understanding of:
- Heat and mass transfer
- Fluid flow and hydraulic systems
- Process equipment design and operation
Experience with:
- Equipment sizing and specification
- Process documentation (PFDs, technical documentation, etc.)
- Commissioning, startup, or field support activities
- Exposure to project execution (coordination, scheduling, vendor interaction, etc.)
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to internal teams and customers
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently
- Capital project execution
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with evaporation, crystallization, or membrane filtration systems
- Background in food & beverage, dairy, chemical processing, or industrial manufacturing
- Familiarity with Aspen, ChemCAD, or CFD tools
- Basic understanding of PLC-based automation and control systems
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools
Compensation and Benefits:- Pay: $110,000-130,000 (depending on experience)
- Eligible for overtime pay
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!
- 401(k)with employer match
Other Offerings:- The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
- The ability to balance your work and family activities.
- Flexible work schedule
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
- A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
- Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.
