Project Engineer - Covington, VA

WestRock is a company where each of us genuinely belongs, is respected and valued, can do our best work, and where diversity, inclusion and equity are competitive advantages!

The Opportunity:

As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for coordinating the planning, organizing, and completion of capital projects.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Support and foster safety and environmental compliance

• Understand safe designs, safe work practices, and safe work environments

• Evaluate the performance of mechanical systems to determine the best option for replacement.

• Develop capital CFR documents for the capital approval process

• Implement capital projects on time and within budget

• Control project costs by developing bid packages, monitoring expenditures, and administering contracts

• Establish project schedules by studying specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements

• Responsible for construction oversight during implementation phases of on-site construction

• Partner with operations, E&I, and Mechanical Maintenance to understand all processes and how teams and individuals are involved and impacted at each step

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; mechanical or chemical engineering preferred

• Strong Fiberline and Waste Treatment experience preferred

• Must have 5 years of experience in a project, operations, or maintenance engineering role

• Experience with SAP preferred

• Strong problem-solving and process-analysis skills to evaluate data and make decisions to drive process improvements through capital upgrades

• Possess effective communication skills to clearly convey project-related data to operations, maintenance, and management

• Proven track record of collaboration within cross-functional teams

• Work experience in the paper industry or similar industry preferred

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.