Project Engineer

Position Title:

Project Manager

 

Pay Rate:

$115,800 - $178,800

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 annual incentive plan.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

Does not require relocation to Memphis. Must live near an airport as this position requires approximately 50% travel.

 

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for engineering and managing the installation of equipment within corrugated manufacturing facilities.
• Directly responsible to assure all capital and repair projects assigned are installed as per the project scope, schedule, cost estimate and budget and with minimum plant production interference.
• Reports to the Manager of Engineering Services. The PL of this role may vary (PL 14, 15 or 16) according to candidate skillset and experience.
• Lead the project management of multiple, concurrent projects involving installation of corrugated manufacturing equipment and/or plant infrastructure improvements. 
• Project management responsibilities include organizing/planning, scoping & bidding, coordination of schedule, and managing the project to fruition.
• Perform detailed engineering for installation of corrugated manufacturing equipment and/or plant infrastructure improvements,
• Travel to sites as needed to manage major and minor projects & equipment installations.  
• Act as the subject matter expert and discussion partner to North America Container (NAC) facilities on all aspects of the corrugated manufacturing process & project implementation.

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related business discipline
• 5+ years corrugated box industry experience including a detailed understanding of corrugated equipment, the corrugating process and applicable OSHA health & safety policies/laws. 
• Requires understanding of engineering process and the mechanical, electrical, and scheduling/organizational requirements for corrugated equipment installations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project
• Proficiency with AutoCAD software to create, view and modify drawings for comparative evaluation and final project construction/installation; utilize AutoCAD software to create and modify plant layouts, equipment layouts & foundation drawings for contractor bid packages. 
• Advanced project management skills with experience managing multiple, current major and minor engineering projects.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to all levels of company management.
• Knowledge and understanding of contractor services – mechanical, electrical, and structural.

• Organizing
• Time Management
• Priority Setting
• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Problem Solving
• Functional /Technical

 

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 ins