Capital Project Engineer

Position Title
JOB DESCRIPTION
Capital Project Engineer
Pay Rate
$93,400-$124,500

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift
Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

3737 Hwy 3

Redwood, MS 39156

Reporting to the Mill Capital Projects Engineering Manager, this position manages and supports the implementation of capital projects within the mill general areas while supporting the mill safety, reliability, and improvement efforts. The position requires strong project management and technical skills to coordinate different disciplines within Operations, Maintenance, consulting engineers, and vendors. Primarily, the prospective candidate should have the ability to manage several projects that span multiple engineering disciplines, with the primary focus on electrical engineering, and will require working closely with Business Unit Managers, Process Engineers, Maintenance and Operations personnel as well as Maintenance and Operations Technicians. The position level for the Capital Projects Engineer can range, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Job You Will Perform

• Understand the project delivery process and help define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals, mill safety, reliability and improvement efforts.
• Develop capital investment proposals and manage all detailed design and construction of approved capital projects with the objective of meeting technical, cost, reliability, and safety goals.
• Apply technical know-how and analysis to understand complex designs, interact with the technology group to identify the minimum effective design solution for various operating problems and for installation of new / modified equipment.
• Coordinate the design of conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to develop the capital investment proposal in the simplest and most efficient approach.
• Coordinate all type of process design activities including equipment sizing, design of PFD’s and P&ID’s, loop sheets, E/I diagrams,process control and instrument specification and operating manuals.
• Review and understand equipment and instrumentation/electrical specifications to ensure equipment and materials are procured and installed as per Regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70 (NEC), ASME, API etc) and company’s engineering standards and specifications.
• Ensure project design and implementation abides by mill safety policies.
• Coordinate and review vendor equipment, installation and other discipline drawings for operability and maintainability input.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with general mill operations, maintenance, upper management and other project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Manage projects that require coordination between all parties involved including outside consultants, contractors and mill personnel.
• Assist in checkout and start-up activities, conduct post completion audits of all of your capital projects.
• Initiate purchase requisitions for engineering, equipment, labor, materials, etc for assigned capital projects.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and serve as a construction coordinator if necessary.
• Plan, schedule and Track project timelines, cost and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Schedule tracking of construction and project spending forecasts on a monthly basis or more frequently if necessary.
• Supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
  
  

The Skills You Will Bring

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience, prefer 10 , in a variety of technical or operational assignments including all aspects of process development and execution in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience in managing projects from inception all the way through start-up.This includes writing requests for funding, engineering, procurement, construction and start-up/check out.
• Experience in pulp and paper or manufacturing industry and exposure to construction services is essential.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical equipment and flexibility to lead projects outside core area of competence.
• Knowledge of power distribution equipment (switchgear, breakers, capacitors, load sharing) as well as PLC’s and DCS systems and VFD’s (variable frequency drives).
• Familiarity with codes and standards and Non Destructive testing requirements, especially electrical.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Projects.
• Familiar with Auto CAD and SAP or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of Project Delivery Process / Front End Loading.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management, experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Should conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Strong written & oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively convey priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Key Competencies: Priority Setting, Organizing, Oral and Written Communication Skills, Project Management, Results Oriented, Managerial Courage, Negotiating, Functional/Technical Skills and Customer Focus
  
  

Work Conditions

• Overtime / Night work may be required in meeting project deadlines and during machine or annual outages.
• Should be willing to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
• Travel may be required for the purpose of training, meeting with clients, stake holders, or off-site assignments.
• In addition this position will be responsible to work on weekends approximately once every five weeks. Top of Form
  
  

About Us
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) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.