Sr. Project Engineer, Capital ProjectsTrueline is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects or Project Engineering Manager to join their manufacturing division that makes components for water systems and infrastructure in the Birmingham, AL area.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an engineer who can lead capital projects, improve plant processes, guide junior engineers, and help drive modernization in a heavy industrial setting.What You'll Do as the Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects:Lead capital engineering projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and startupManage equipment upgrades, retrofits, and process changes within an existing manufacturing footprintEvaluate new equipment, automation, and process improvement opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and throughputBuild project scopes, budgets, timelines, and ROI models to support capital investment decisionsPartner with operations, maintenance, production, and leadership to prioritize and execute strategic projectsOversee technical reviews of equipment layouts, specifications, and installation plansHelp ensure equipment is selected and designed for harsh-duty industrial environments involving weight, vibration, force, and wearMentor and develop project engineers and other technical team membersSupport continuous improvement efforts across engineering and operationsSr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree7+ years of engineering experience in heavy manufacturing, metals, foundry, casting, steel, pipe, tube, or similar industrial environmentsStrong background in equipment installation, retrofit, commissioning, and capital project executionExperience leading capital projects in the $2M to $10M rangeAbility to develop ROI, payback, and project justification models for major equipment investmentsPrior leadership experience, including direct supervision, mentoring, or development of at least one engineer or technical team memberStrong working knowledge of manufacturing process improvement, plant equipment integration, and industrial project managementStrong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across plant leadership and cross-functional teamsNice-to-Haves as the Sr.
Project Engineer, Capital Projects:Experience in foundry, molten metal, furnace, machining, or casting operationsExperience with induction furnace projects or other major thermal process equipmentExposure to automation, robotics, pick-and-place systems, vibratory equipment, mixers, blenders, or other heavy process equipmentExperience working in older facilities where new systems must be integrated into legacy plant layoutsPMP certification or formal project management trainingExperience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorksWe Offer:A visible leadership role tied to major plant investment and modernization effortsThe chance to shape equipment strategy, capital planning, and engineering executionRelocation support, including temporary housing and lump-sum assistanceA stable and well-funded manufacturing environmentStrong benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and holidaysA safety-first and environmentally responsible cultureLeadership development and structured training for people leadersLong-term growth opportunity within a larger industrial organizationTrueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.