Project Engineer

Actalent - Hopkinsville, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hopkinsville, KY

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Project Engineer will play a crucial role in the development of a new $200 million plant aimed at supporting the Electric Vehicle industry. This position involves overseeing the project from its initial concept through to commissioning, ensuring that all engineering and operational aspects are executed effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design the process flow of a new ultra high thermo-purification plant.
• Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for this process and other related or unrelated processes within the company.
• Coordinate the efforts of a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSCE).
• Background in chemical plant operations.
• Experience with process flow and process design of bulk materials, liquids, and dust/powders.
• Ability to read and create P&ID, layouts, electrical drawings, and Gantt Charts.
• Thorough knowledge of thermodynamics, process design, mass and heat balances, and process control and logic.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.