Capital Project Engineer; Fluid Handling

Position: Capital Project Engineer (Fluid Handling)
Palmer Group has an exciting direct-hire opportunity for you! Join this established client's team as a Mechanical Engineer (Fluid Handling) and become part of a leading company in the industry! You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from fluid handling to packaging to blow-molding, ensuring no two days are the same. This client believes in investing in our team members, offering comprehensive training and development plans to help you grow your skills and advance your career.

Your responsibilities will include designing fluid blending, storage, and handling systems, managing projects to support company expansion and cost reduction, and identifying opportunities to boost productivity. We want to hear from you if you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a significant impact!

Work model:

• On-Site
• The preferred location would be based out of Omaha, Nebraska, but could also be based out of other locations in West Virginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Texas, Alabama, Wisconsin, or Oregon

What you will do:

• Design fluid blending, storage, and handling systems
• Manage projects supporting company expansion and cost reduction
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity
• Improve plant equipment and instrumentation
• Select and configure components for fluid handling and measurement
• Design piping and select pumps for various liquids
• Develop layouts for production equipment
• Manage capital projects, controlling scope, schedule, and budget
• Estimate engineering time, material, labor costs, and implementation schedules
• Participate in project implementation and ensure systems meet specifications
• Provide engineering advice to operations and management
• Maintain engineering documentation and standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts

What you will need to be successful:

• Experience in fluid handling design
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering preferred
• Experience in capital project management
• Experience with equipment vendors and contractors
• Proficiency in 3D CAD applications (AutoCAD & Revit preferred)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze data for process improvements
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification would be beneficial

Benefits overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Jordan Dougherty at  or email Jordan at