Jr Project Engineer

HOT JOB IN DALLAS, TX OR BATESVILLE, AR

Jr Project Engineer

$90-110k

My client manufactures lime and limestone products, supplying primarily the construction (including highway, road and parking lot contractors), metals (including steel producers), environmental (including municipal sanitation and water treatment facilities and flue gas treatment), oil and gas services, industrial (including paper and glass manufacturers), roof shingle and agriculture (including poultry and cattle feed producers) industries.

The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and primarily serves markets in the Central United States and consists of open-pit quarries and an underground mine, plants and distributions facilities owned by their wholly owned subsidiaries.

They are seeking a highly motivated Jr Project Engineer to support capital improvement projects and plant modernization initiatives across our operations.

This full-time, salaried position is a key developmental role designed to build future engineering leadership within the company.

The Jr Project Engineer will work closely with the corporate engineering team and plant leadership to plan, execute, and deliver Capex projects that improve safety, efficiency, and performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical or process engineering background, exceptional organizational skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving in industrial environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter looking to grow into a senior engineering role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Engineering & Support

• Assist in the planning, execution, and closeout of capital projects across multiple facilities.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules in coordination with plant and corporate teams.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and systems.
• Conduct field evaluations and verify existing conditions to support design activities.
  
  
  

Technical Support & Problem Solving

• Work with plant operations and maintenance to troubleshoot mechanical and process issues.
• Support data collection, process audits, and technical evaluations of system performance.
• Provide engineering input for equipment selection, layout, and optimization.
• Assist in developing and updating SOPs and technical documentation.
  
  
  

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

• Interface with equipment vendors and contractors to ensure quality, cost, and schedule alignment.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, and installation specs.
• Oversee on-site project work to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
  
  
  

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and support a culture of safety across all project work.
• Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in hazard reviews, permitting, and safety documentation preparation.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in industrial, mining, lime, or cement environments.
• Familiarity with project engineering, Capex planning, and process systems.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude; hands-on approach required.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and project management tools.
• Ability to travel to plant sites, including Marble City, OK and Batesville, AR.
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work performed in high-temperature, dusty, and noisy industrial environments, both indoors and outdoors.
• Physically demanding role requiring:
• Prolonged standing, climbing ladders/stairs, and working at heights
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to extreme heat, rotating machinery, and pressurized systems
  
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shifts (rotating or fixed, depending on production needs)
• Monday – Friday schedule; extended hours and weekends as needed for project deadlines.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company matching
  
  
  

Work Location: Position based in Batesville, AR or Dallas, TX; frequent travel to plant locations required.

If interested, please send your resume to: JessicaVanEyck@RealREPP.com

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*