Senior Capital Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Senior Capital Project Engineer
Status: Full-time, Onsite
Location: Eddyville, Iowa
Relocation: Relocation Assistance Available
Salary: Salary to be discussed by Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter
Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Capital Project Engineer to support and execute capital engineering initiatives within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for developing engineering solutions, coordinating project execution, supporting equipment procurement, and helping move complex capital projects from planning through construction, commissioning, and startup.
The engineer will work independently on complex technical and project-related challenges while collaborating with stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and other engineering professionals.
Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and develop capital engineering projects, including project scope, design requirements, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Oversee engineering activities associated with construction, facility systems, manufacturing equipment, and infrastructure.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment and systems to identify technical issues, equipment failures, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical engineering solutions for complex process and equipment challenges.
• Coordinate construction staffing as well as commissioning and startup planning.
• Lead equipment specification, evaluation, selection, and procurement activities.
• Prepare, review, and award bid packages covering equipment and contracted labor.
• Support capital projects through applicable stakeholder review and phase-gate approval processes.
• Apply established engineering standards, procedures, and technical practices throughout project execution.
• Manage complex assignments independently and escalate highly specialized issues when appropriate.
• Provide hands-on guidance, coaching, and technical mentorship to early-career engineers.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to support safe and effective project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 4 years of related professional experience.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Eddyville, Iowa.
• Ability to independently manage complex engineering assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience executing large capital projects or managing a portfolio of capital projects.
• Engineering experience within chemical, food manufacturing, process manufacturing, or a related industry.
• Experience navigating formal phase-gate processes and obtaining stakeholder approval for capital projects.
• Experience sizing and specifying process equipment such as pumps, piping, steam systems, and tanks.
• Experience supporting equipment procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

Key Skills Required

• Capital project engineering and execution
• Process equipment sizing and specification
• Project planning, estimating, and coordination
• Equipment procurement and bid package development
• Construction, commissioning, and startup planning
• Manufacturing/process engineering problem-solving
• Stakeholder and contractor coordination
• Technical leadership and mentoring

Why This Location?
Eddyville offers a small-community lifestyle in southeastern Iowa with access to outdoor recreation and nearby regional amenities. The area can appeal to professionals seeking less congestion and a quieter lifestyle while maintaining access to dining, entertainment, and cultural activities in surrounding communities.