Staff Eng, Proj Engineering

General Information

Job ID
ATR69272

Posting Job Title
Project Engineer

Locations
VA Hopewell

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
11-Nov-2026

Relocation Support
Yes

Description & Requirements

Senior Project Engineer

Hopewell, VA

Career Opportunity:

Provides project management, design, and coordination to improve the production process, maintain the manufacturing facilities and ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety codes. To accomplish this purpose, the project engineer is responsible for generating feasibility studies, performing engineering calculations, producing project estimates, scope of work, and schedules. The engineer will also provide engineering designs, coordinate construction work, monitor contractor's safety, performance, and progress, to meet the mill's engineering goals in a timely manner

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• The senior project engineer manages and completes projects that span multiple engineering disciplines

• Perform capital project development and execution that satisfies the promised scope, budget, and schedule while meeting all safety and environmental expectations.
• Develop capital projects in established phases so that all aspects of the project are thoroughly evaluated, and project risk is identified.
• Lead projects through all phases of the project life cycle including business planning, scope development/technical alternative analysis, project planning, design, and construction.
• Forecast capital spending for each project

• Support document controls including checking drawings in and out of the system and transmitting documents; coordinate development of drawings and specifications.
• Be a team player supporting maintenance and operations by providing technical support and engineered solutions.
• May have additional duties to support Operations and Maintenance personnel and departments in operating areas of the mill on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Support development of a 5yr capital plan that meets the long term needs of the facility

What you will need to succeed:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred or related field. At least 5 years of experience in the heavy industrial or process industries; Pulp & Paper experience preferred.

Capital Project experience required; minimum 5 years' experience.

If this sounds great to you and you think you fit in, please submit your application. We want to hear from you!

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the positions and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the position duties.

The salary range for this position is $121,125.00 - $201,875.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 28-Feb-2027.