Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Position: Project Engineer

Job Code: ENPJP3 + Sr. Eng, Proj Engineering

Location: Covington, VA

The Opportunity: As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for coordinating the planning, organizing, and completion of capital projects.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Support and foster safety and environmental compliance
• Understand safe designs, safe work practices, and safe work environments
• Evaluate the performance of mechanical systems to determine the best option for replacement.
• Develop capital CFR documents for the capital approval process
• Implement capital projects on time and within budget
• Control project costs by developing bid packages, monitoring expenditures, and administering contracts
• Establish project schedules by studying specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements
• Responsible for construction oversight during implementation phases of on-site construction
• Partner with operations, E&I, and Mechanical Maintenance to understand all processes and how teams and individuals are involved and impacted at each step

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering; mechanical or chemical engineering preferred
• Must have 5 years of experience in a project, operations, or maintenance engineering role
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Strong problem-solving and process-analysis skills to evaluate data and make decisions to drive process improvements through capital upgrades
• Possess effective communication skills to clearly convey project-related data to operations, maintenance, and management
• Proven track record of collaboration within cross-functional teams
• Work experience in the paper industry or similar industry preferred

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.