Capital Project Engineer

Position Title: Capital Project EngineerPay Rate:$89,000- $118,600Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.Category/Shift:Salaried Full-TimePhysical Location:Pine Hill Mill (Pine Hill, AL)The Job You Will Perform:Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety resultsIdentify and implement capital solutions to improve safety, reliability, and/or quality issuesAccountable to deliver success from project development through project implementationEngage project customers including business unit and other mill leaders throughout the process to ensure department and mill objectives are addressed and to deliver world class resultsMeet and/or exceed financial and timeline objectives, including start-up and operation at or above project goalsManage multiple projects at any given timeCoordinate project execution and develop strong relationships with regional engineering organization (REO) staff engineersApprove design for all engineering phases throughout capital project processReview bid proposals and planned work spending to ensure maximum value is achievedSupport development and execution of multi-year capital plan, as well as ensuring progress vs. plan for timely project completionImplement and improve systems necessary to sustain world class capital project processes (e.g. GMS, IP Project Delivery Process, Design for Reliability Process)Support 5S program through the lens of project implementation, including design features to support sameIdentify and implement cost reduction strategies that reduce the cost of ownershipCoordinate with other disciplines to ensure an integrated design that meets the project requirementsPerform troubleshooting and/or de-bottlenecking of existing facilities to optimize productionDevelop or alter standard project specifications to meet specific project requirementsReview of design and engineering data (drawings and other documents) to verify completeness and accuracyAnalyze designs for efficiency of construction, use of materials, integrity and practicality of designReview certain vendor / fabricator quotations, shop drawings, and related submittalsPerform the necessary field work to obtain accurate information for the designProvide construction and startup assistanceWilling to work weekends and extra hours on shutdowns to meet project goalsFulfill weekend duty team leadership role for Maintenance or assigned Business UnitsThe Skills You Will Bring:Five (5) years post college experience required with project engineering experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil) or construction management is required; equivalent practical experience managing capital projects may be considered. Supervisory experience is preferred with preference given to candidates with experience managing a project/maintenance engineering team. Experience working in a fully integrated paper mill is a plus. The Benefits You Will Enjoy: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets The Career You Will Build: Leadership training, promotional opportunities The Impact You Will Make: We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP. The Culture You Will Experience:International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on job-api.jobget.com or View phone number on job-api.jobget.com. Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-31