Project Engineer

Position Summary

Huber Engineered Woods LLC, manufacturer of engineered wood products, is currently seeking a Project Engineer at our Crystal Hill facility located in Halifax, Virginia. Job responsibilities include: Design, develop and manage projects for enlarging, modifying and maintaining facilities in order to improve products and processes.  Provide plant-wide engineering support for design, utilization and operation issues relating to the Crystal Hill facility and division-wide by advising on technical problems, technical changes to plant equipment, processes, energy, electrical/instrumentation systems, and site facilities.  Plans, organizes and initiates capital and repair projects.  Implements projects from concept, design, and construction through start-up, written procedures, training and operation.  Responsible for projects at Crystal Hill from $3,000 to $2.5 million.  Manage multiple projects and assist with other large expansion projects.  Supervise contractors on site through construction supervisor. We are seeking a highly motivated, assertive, and hands on Project Engineer who is seeking a long-term career with further career advancement in a growing, profitable company.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Correctly estimate and ensure correct construction by creating mechanical, structural, civil and electrical designs producing drawings required for installation or modification of plant process structures.
• Write the justification for all projects and process through required channels.
• Initiates and carries out studies, then makes recommendations for changes in operating procedures and/or process equipment to improve efficiency and safety and to eliminate down time.
• Initiate, propose and implement both capital and repair projects after determining their economic and technical justification.
• Assist and advise on the preventive maintenance program, cost control, and spare parts inventory control.
• Provide the mechanical engineering service necessary for manufacturing operations, mechanical systems, and plant facilities. 
• Keep plant operating efficiently by assisting maintenance and/or production with operation challenges.
• Produce complete projects within budget by preparing project cost estimates for materials, equipment and labor.
• Complete projects in timely manner by tracking and developing construction schedules and plans, and requisitioning certified contract labor.
• Select best suited process equipment for applications by meeting with vendors, running trials and staying current on new technology.
• Ensure proposed projects adequate ROI by assisting management in making an informed decision through submitting written proposals.
• Secure the availability of proper equipment, materials, and qualified contract labor for projects by developing and submitting timely requisitions for procurement and hiring.
• Ensure supervision of contract workforce, perform housekeeping and safety inspections and complete quality work in a timely manner.
• Assist production with new or modified equipment and processes through training, written operating procedures and trial runs.
• Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Superintendent.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

B.S. degree in Engineering, 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Other Qualifying Criteria - Strong work ethic, “hands-on” approach to work, and willingness to learn.