Industrial Project Engineer (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our USA Project team, currently composed of 2 people, is integrated in the Worldwide Group Engineering and Construction (GEC) department and focuses on engineering, developing and delivering capital investment projects in collaboration with GEC, Engineering contractors and Solvay Business units.

As a Project Engineer based in the USA, you will work on assigned projects, interfacing with the Project Manager and Global Business Unit (GBU) being part of the project team. You will directly work and report to the Project Manager.  You will get the opportunity to contribute to the complete lifecycle of industrial investment projects in Solvay's manufacturing facilities and have a positive impact on project safety goals, regulatory requirements, technical compliance, quality, budget, and schedule duration.

You will be accountable for:

• Ensure safety is fully integrated throughout project design, execution, and construction phases, in alignment with GBU host site safe work practices and corporate policies.
• Manage engineering activities, project packages, units, and/or specific technical disciplines according to the assigned project scope, including preparation of RFQs and procurement packages.
• Collaborate with the EPCm partner and Project Manager to define project scope during FEL3, prepare project execution plans, and maintain project documentation in accordance with FEL requirements and best practices.
• Support and participate in construction supervision activities within the assigned area of responsibility, ensuring quality execution and compliance with project requirements.
• Deliver the assigned project scope safely, on schedule, and within budget by monitoring and reporting progress across safety, quality, scope, cost, and schedule, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.

We offer at-will employment based on hybrid working mode: mainly in Longview, WA. site

About you

Bachelor’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering required.

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in industrial (chemical or Oli & Gas) capital projects (20-50 ME) or working within and/or managing international project teams. Experience in engineering (all disciplines, with or without External partner), field construction supervision, with notions of construction management and HSE, and construction contract.

A Project Management Professional (PMP) or other Project Management certification is a plus.

Potential travel (<30%). This role leads to travel to the Engineering Contractor office, and project location (primarily Longview but also potentially other sites in the USA on a spot basis)

Competencies:

• Project Leadership & Delivery
•  Stakeholder Management & Commercial Acumen
•  Engineering & Team Leadership

Behaviors:

• Safety
• Collaboration
• Accountability

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is: $106,000-$118,000 per year in the United States.

 Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.