Project Delivery Engineer

chemical processing

ProjectDeliveryEngineer

$89–89k Hammond, Indiana, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Project Delivery Engineer at Project Delivery Engineer. Skills: capital projects, project delivery, Process Safety Management. Lead and deliver capital projects. Own project scope, budget, schedule, and risk management”

What You'll Achieve.

driving improvements in safety, capacity, reliability, and operational performance; delivering measurable business value; ensuring delivery against business and operational targets; translating needs into scalable engineering solutions; ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timeline adherence; ensuring seamless integration into live operations; ensuring sustainable project outcomes; ensure successful delivery

Industry & Context.

chemical processing
Problems you'll solve

analytical skills; organizational skills; problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional travel depending on project scope

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (or related field), 3-5+ years of proven experience delivering capital projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment, understanding of process systems, utilities, and industrial equipment, Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end project execution, including budget ownership and contractor coordination, Experience working in cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Direct experience managing mid-to-large scale CapEx projects, Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies (HAZOP, PHA), Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and startup in an operating plant, Familiarity with regulated, high-hazard, or PSM-driven environments, Exposure to continuous improvement or capacity expansion initiatives

What You'll Do.

Lead and deliver capital projects

Partner with operations to identify opportunities

Develop and manage technical deliverables

Drive vendor selection

contractor management

and equipment procurement

and startup activities

Ensure compliance with engineering standards

Champion Process Safety Management (PSM)

Collaborate cross-functionally with teams

Track project performance and resolve issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, automation, quality, and SHE teams; Partner with operations; Experience working in cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels; Close collaboration with production, maintenance, and engineering teams; High visibility with cross-functional leadership and plant stakeholders

Process & Methodology

project execution, budget ownership, contractor coordination, project scope, budget management, schedule management, risk management, project performance tracking

Full Job Description

**Job Purpose** We are seeking a Project Delivery Engineer to lead the delivery of high-impact capital (CapEx) projects within our chemical processing department, which is a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on end-to-end ownership of complex process and equipment investments, driving improvements in safety, capacity, reliability, and operational performance. You will play a critical role in shaping and executing multi-disciplinary capital projects—from early concept and business case development through detailed design, construction, and startup—while influencing key stakeholders and delivering measurable business value. **Job Responsibilities** * Lead and deliver capital projects (CapEx) within the process area, managing the full lifecycle from concept, justification, and design through execution, commissioning, and handover. * Own project scope, budget, schedule, and risk management, ensuring delivery against business and operational targets. * Partner with operations to identify opportunities for capacity expansion, cost optimization, and process improvements, translating needs into scalable engineering solutions. * Develop and manage technical deliverables (P&IDs, layouts, specifications, calculations, and engineering documentation) to support project execution. * Drive vendor selection, contractor management, and equipment procurement, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timeline adherence. * Lead installation, commissioning, and startup activities, ensuring seamless integration into live operations. * Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and corporate governance processes, including capital approval frameworks. * Champion Process Safety Management (PSM), leading activities such as Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP/PHA participation, and risk mitigation. * Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, automation, quality, and SHE teams to ensure sustainable proje

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