Capital Project Engineer

Position Summary

The Capital Project Engineer is responsible for managing the planning, design, execution, and closeout of capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial facility. This role works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards. Projects may include facility expansions, process improvements, equipment installations, production line upgrades, utility improvements, and infrastructure enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept development through commissioning and project closeout.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Manage engineering design activities, contractor coordination, and procurement efforts.
• Oversee installation, construction, startup, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, quality, and production teams to minimize operational disruptions.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and contractor deliverables.
• Track project budgets, schedules, risks, and key performance indicators.
• Manage contractors and vendors during all phases of project execution.
• Support equipment FATs, SATs, startup activities, and performance verification.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and reliability enhancement.
• Prepare project status updates and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• 2 years of experience managing capital projects in manufacturing, food & beverage, consumer products, chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects from concept through startup.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction practices, and project management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment layouts, process flow diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and project budgets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Experience with greenfield, brownfield, plant expansion, or facility upgrade projects.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting utility systems, packaging lines, process systems, or material handling equipment.

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Dodge, IA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Dodge,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $60 - $65