Project Engineer

Packaging Corporation of America - Tomahawk, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Tomahawk, WI

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Project Engineer at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is responsible for overseeing engineering projects within the corrugated packaging and white paper business sectors. This role involves preparing project scopes and cost estimates, developing strategies for engineering, procurement, and construction, and ensuring projects are designed and implemented effectively. The Project Engineer will also monitor project progress, manage construction activities, and provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scope and cost estimate for assigned projects.
• Develop an engineering, procurement and construction strategy for each project.
• Design and implement approved projects.
• Monitor and control project scope, schedule and cost.
• Manage project construction.
• Coordinate project commissioning and start-up.
• Communicate project status to operation and maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance to identify and solve routine and emergency troubleshooting.
• Participate on a weekend and after-hours call rotation, providing technical assistance remotely or on-site as necessary.
• Assist in identifying projects that help the mill from both performance and cost.
• Other duties as assigned by Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• BS Degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is required.
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow up skills.
• Demonstrated skills in setting priorities and delegating, analytical problem solving, and facilitating in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be able to function and contribute within a team environment.
• Must be authorized to work in U.S.

Nice-to-haves

• Pulp and paper experience
• EIT or PE registration