Capital Engineer

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International Falls, MN, USA
In-Office
85K-127K Annually
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Coordinates and manages mechanical capital projects at a paper mill, including scope development, engineering design, cost estimates, specifications, scheduling, contractor and consultant management, construction, and startup. Provides mechanical engineering support to maintenance and operations teams, develops safety plans, manages project budgets and timelines, and collaborates with purchasing, accounting, and other mill departments.
Summary Generated by Built In

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds.  Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.  We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.  Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

 

 

We are seeking applicants for a Capital Engineer in our International Falls, MN Paper Mill.  The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

 
Principle Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and manage mill capital projects, with a focus on mechanical.
  • Responsible to provide engineering services to maintenance and operating department personnel as required to resolve all mechanical issues. Includes developing scope, plans, project justifications, cost estimates, engineering design, equipment and material specifications, manage project costs, schedules, consultants, contractors and construction along with start-up.
  • Responsible for safety plans, on-time, on-budget, trouble free projects with all customers.
  • Interact with purchasing, accounting, and other departments throughout the mill.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in engineering required with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial setting or equivalent experience and Project Management skills.  
  • Microsoft office experience including experience with Microsoft Project.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Must have a current valid driver’s license.

 

 

Compensation and Benefits

  • Starting salary range for position:  $85,000 to $127,200.
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
  • More information about the Company’s benefits can be found in the Employee Information section of PCA’s website: Employee Information | Packaging Corporation of America
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

 

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
  • At least 3 years of experience in an industrial setting or equivalent experience with project management skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project
  • Eligibility to work in the United States
  • Current valid driver's license

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The Company
16,800 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) produces containerboard, corrugated packaging products, and uncoated free-sheet paper in North America. Its offerings include retail packaging and displays, shipping containers, pallets, graphic media boards, record-storage boxes, dunnage bags, and specialty supplies. PCA also manufactures commodity and specialty papers and provides design, technical, e-commerce, display, and graphic sales services for industrial and consumer customers across the United States.

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