Project Engineer (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our Technical Engineering team of highly qualified Engineering professionals serves a manufacturing plant whose major products are soda ash, sodium bicarbonate and processed trona. The Project Engineers primary role is the development and execution of a wide range of capital, expense, and troubleshooting projects. 

The Project Engineer will complete economic and technical evaluation for projects. This candidate will also complete technical evaluation of maintenance and production problems including, safety, corrosion, failure analysis, resource optimization and cost improvements. In this position you will provide engineering services for specific areas, sections, or functions within the plant, providing external customer technical assistance, assist in the acquisition of and gain proficiency on the systems and tools necessary to continually improve department productivity.

You will be accountable for:

• • Cross-Functional Leadership: Build consensus across departments to solve complex problems and champion technical or management system changes to plant and corporate leadership.
  • Strategic Project Management: Manage a portfolio of 5–15 simultaneous projects ranging from $50K to $10M, ensuring all work meets strict deadlines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
  • Vendor & Contractor Oversight: Lead the selection, contract negotiation, and daily management of up to 50+ engineering resources and craftsmen to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Technical & Financial Stewardship: Provide expert technical assistance for a $30M+ annual maintenance budget, coordinating multi-discipline designs including civil, structural, and mechanical engineering.
  • Operational Reliability & Safety: Maintain deep expertise in Safety Life Saving Rules and provide on-call support for critical operational issues or off-hours project management.

We offer permanent employment based onsite, working a 4/10 schedule.

About you

BS in Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering or Construction Management with project management or related experience (Soda Ash process experience is a plus). Minimum 3 years’ experience preferred in related industries with project management/economic analysis/ mechanical equipment selection/installation.  Structural, civil, mechanical and materials handling design skills. 

Competencies:

• • Strong practical technical knowledge within area of expertise i.e., mechanical, civil, materials handling, procurement and construction design. As well as practical knowledge and application in project management best practices.
  • Strong drive for results and creating a culture of high organizational accountability.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Behaviors:

• • Growth 
  • Agility 
  • Prioritization 

About the pay and benefits

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is:

• $80,500-$113,600 yearly in the United States. 

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.