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Capital Project Engineer - Mechanical

Smurfit Westrock
Florence, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026 CLOSED ON 6/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capital Project Engineer - Mechanical position at Smurfit Westrock?

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

The Florence Mill is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer with the ability to apply a wide range of design experiences and mechanical engineering expertise to capital projects throughout the mill operations. This key role significantly impacts our ongoing ability to improve the productivity of the mill. The Mechanical Project Engineer reports to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

  • Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electromechanical systems in order to determine best option for replacement
  • Supports and fosters safety and environmental compliance
  • Understanding and appreciation for safe designs, safe work practices and safe work environments
  • Implementing capital projects on time and within budget
  • Controlling project costs by developing competitive bid packages, monitoring expenditures, and administering contractor contracts
  • Establishing project schedules by studying project plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements
  • Maintaining project schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems
  • Responsible for construction oversight during implementation phases of on-site construction
  • Collecting and interpreting process data by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  • Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies

What You Need To Succeed

  • 10 years’ experience in Project/Construction Management, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel inspection, Process and Piping System design
  • Pulp/Paper manufacturing experience preferred
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, pumping systems, DCS Controls, and combustion systems preferred
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills. The ability to achieve results by influencing others and supporting the overall business

Competencies

  • Safety
  • Ability to Execute
  • Champion of & Adaptor to Change
  • Customer Focused
  • Decision Making/Judgment
  • Initiative
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Influence & Persuasion
  • Quality
  • Integrity
  • Communication

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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