Capital Projects Mechanical Engineer — Automation Integration

Location: Columbus, OH (South Columbus)

Pay: $85,000 – $120,000 base + 10% bonus

Role snapshot

Drive end-to-end mechanical project delivery—pairing solid design with seamless controls integration to elevate plant safety, uptime, and performance.

Core focus areas

• Mechanical + Controls Leadership: Own mechanical design and the integration of equipment with automation, instrumentation, and control systems.
• System Architecture: Select equipment, produce layouts, and align interfaces for reliable system performance.
• Project Controls: Define scope, obtain competitive bids, award work, and direct contractors.
• Execution Excellence: Build and manage schedules, budgets, and spend tracking; report progress and risks.
• Turnarounds & Start-ups: Coordinate plant outages and support commissioning and ramp-up.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present plans and updates clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Sustainment: Create training materials and operating procedures for new systems.

Collaboration network

Partner closely with Contractors, Operations, Maintenance, Vendors, Purchasing, and EHS to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of capital project engineering experience; chemical or manufacturing background preferred.
• Proven integration of mechanical systems with automation/controls.
• Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Why this role

Own complex projects from concept through start-up, ensuring safe operations and dependable performance across a modern manufacturing environment.