Capital Projects Engineer

Are you an engineer who loves leading projects from the drawing board to the plant floor? This role is for you.

We’re hiring a hands-on Capital Projects Engineer for a manufacturing facility in Meriden, CT. You won’t just manage schedules. You’ll lead real equipment and facility projects, work side by side with operations, and see your projects come to life on the floor.

📍 The Details

• 💰 $70/hr on W2
• 📄 Contract to Hire
• 🕖 Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (weekends off!)
• 🏭 On-site in Meriden, CT
• ✈️ Relocation candidates welcome!
• ✅ Just one on-site interview (If you are in another state we can schedule a virtual interview for you)

🛠️ What You’ll Do

• Lead capital projects (CAPEX) from concept to commissioning: design, procurement, installation, and startup
• Own the scope, budget, schedule, and safety of each project
• Work with contractors, vendors, engineering firms, and system integrators
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS
• Bring improvements to life: new equipment, automation, HVAC, utilities, and capacity expansions

🎯 What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or Automation Engineering
• Experience leading CapEx projects in a plant or industrial setting (THIS IS A MUST!)
• Hands-on experience on the plant floor (you know the equipment, not just the spreadsheet!)
• Experience managing contractors and vendors
• SolidWorks or similar is a plus

🌎 No Life Sciences background? No problem!

We welcome engineers from:

Manufacturing • Oil & Gas • Chemical Plants • Shipyards • Heavy Industrial • Infrastructure

Medical device or pharma experience (GMP, FDA, ISO 13485) is a bonus, but not required.

📈 2 years or 20 years? If you have solid hands-on CapEx experience, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career!