Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
7+ years of engineering experience in heavy manufacturing
Proven experience in capital project execution and equipment installation
Background in projects valued between $2M to $10M
Ability to develop ROI and project justification models
Previous leadership or mentoring experience in engineering
Strong understanding of industrial project management and process improvement
Responsibilities
Lead capital engineering projects from inception to startup
Manage upgrades and process changes in existing manufacturing settings
Evaluate new equipment and process improvement opportunities
Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and ROI models
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic projects
Oversee technical reviews of equipment specifications and layouts
Mentor junior engineers and technical team members
Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations
Benefits
Leadership role linked to major modernization efforts
Opportunity to influence capital planning and engineering execution
Relocation support including temporary housing
Stable and financially strong manufacturing environment
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement
Safety-first culture with environmental responsibility
Structured leadership development and training
Long-term career growth opportunities within a larger organization
Full Job Description
Trueline is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects or Project Engineering Manager to join their manufacturing division that makes components for water systems and infrastructure in the Birmingham, AL area. This is a hands-on leadership role for an engineer who can lead capital projects, improve plant processes, guide junior engineers, and help drive modernization in a heavy industrial setting.
What You'll Do as the Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects:
Lead capital engineering projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and startup
Manage equipment upgrades, retrofits, and process changes within an existing manufacturing footprint
Evaluate new equipment, automation, and process improvement opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and throughput
Build project scopes, budgets, timelines, and ROI models to support capital investment decisions
Partner with operations, maintenance, production, and leadership to prioritize and execute strategic projects
Oversee technical reviews of equipment layouts, specifications, and installation plans
Help ensure equipment is selected and designed for harsh-duty industrial environments involving weight, vibration, force, and wear
Mentor and develop project engineers and other technical team members
Support continuous improvement efforts across engineering and operations
Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree
7+ years of engineering experience in heavy manufacturing, metals, foundry, casting, steel, pipe, tube, or similar industrial environments
Strong background in equipment installation, retrofit, commissioning, and capital project execution
Experience leading capital projects in the $2M to $10M range
Ability to develop ROI, payback, and project justification models for major equipment investments
Prior leadership experience, including direct supervision, mentoring, or development of at least one engineer or technical team member
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing process improvement, plant equipment integration, and industrial project management
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across plant leadership and cross-functional teams
Nice-to-Haves as the Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects:
Experience in foundry, molten metal, furnace, machining, or casting operations
Experience with induction furnace projects or other major thermal process equipment
Exposure to automation, robotics, pick-and-place systems, vibratory equipment, mixers, blenders, or other heavy process equipment
Experience working in older facilities where new systems must be integrated into legacy plant layouts
PMP certification or formal project management training
Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks
We Offer:
A visible leadership role tied to major plant investment and modernization efforts
The chance to shape equipment strategy, capital planning, and engineering execution
Relocation support, including temporary housing and lump-sum assistance
A stable and well-funded manufacturing environment
Strong benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and holidays
A safety-first and environmentally responsible culture
Leadership development and structured training for people leaders
Long-term growth opportunity within a larger industrial organization
