Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Waterville Plt 7 OH | Spartanburg SC | Etowah TN

$-$ Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Waterville, Ohio or Etowah, Tennessee

Johns Manville is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the execution of complex capital investment projects across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of projects—from concept through commissioning—ensuring delivery is safe, on time, within budget, and aligned with defined scope and performance expectations.

Typical projects range from $1M to $20M and involve multi-disciplinary systems such as material handling, abatement systems, utilities, and electrical controls.

The Senior Project Engineer partners closely with plant leadership, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure alignment, drive performance, and deliver business value.

• Lead all technical and commercial aspects of large, complex capital projects
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, deliverables, execution, and reporting
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed scope and functionality
• Oversee multiple projects concurrently and drive them to successful completion

• Develop project scopes, specifications, schedules, and investment-grade cost estimates for multi-discipline projects
• Perform mechanical and/or electrical detail engineering
• Ensure all designs meet requirements for safety, quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness
• Design safe processes and equipment with a strong focus on ergonomics and hazard elimination
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to all aspects of design

• Develop technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate supplier proposals, and recommend vendor selection
• Manage suppliers, contractors, and external engineering firms both on‑site and remotely
• Partner with Project Engineering leadership to evaluate and select engineering service providers

• Collaborate with plant managers, business leaders, and cross‑functional teams
• Lead a project team including plant personnel, discipline engineers, procurement, and external partners
• Provide regular updates to the project steering team, including options, risks, and recommendations
• Maintain clear communication regarding project status, issues, and changes

• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, contracts, and company standards
• Enforce all safety and environmental policies, driving a zero‑incident culture
• Develop acceptance criteria and ensure successful project validation and signoff
• Prepare, maintain, and archive all project documentation

• Identify and implement automation and product packaging improvements
• Support process, maintenance, and production teams in resolving equipment and process issues
• Deliver training to maintenance and operations teams on new systems and processes

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)
• 5+ years of engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Proven project management experience with projects ranging from $1M to $20M+
• Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical engineering expertise
• Strong leadership, initiative, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project
• Strong computer skills…