Senior Project Engineer

Hopewell, VA

Career Opportunity:

Provides project management, design, and coordination to improve the production process, maintain the manufacturing facilities and ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety codes. To accomplish this purpose, the project engineer is responsible for generating feasibility studies, performing engineering calculations, producing project estimates, scope of work, and schedules. The engineer will also provide engineering designs, coordinate construction work, monitor contractor\u2019s safety, performance, and progress, to meet the mill\u2019s engineering goals in a timely manner

WestRock Values

• Integrity - We are honest, ethical and do the right thing.

• Respect - We treat one another with respect and earn the respect of others through our actions.

• Accountability - We are responsible for our work, to our team and for contributing to the success of our company.

• Excellence - We strive to perform at the highest levels - for ourselves and for our customers, investors, and communities.

How you will impact WestRock:

• The senior project engineer manages and completes projects that span multiple engineering disciplines

• Perform capital project development and execution that satisfies the promised scope, budget, and schedule while meeting all safety and environmental expectations.

• Develop capital projects in established phases so that all aspects of the project are thoroughly evaluated, and project risk is identified.

• Lead projects through all phases of the project life cycle including business planning, scope development/technical alternative analysis, project planning, design, and construction.

• Forecast capital spending for each project

• Support document controls including checking drawings in and out of the system and transmitting documents; coordinate development of drawings and specifications.

• Be a team player supporting maintenance and operations by providing technical support and engineered solutions.

• May have additional duties to support Operations and Maintenance personnel and departments in operating areas of the mill on nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Support development of a 5yr capital plan that meets the long term needs of the facility

What you will need to succeed:

Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Engineering preferred or related field. At least 5 years of experience in the heavy industrial or process industries; Pulp & Paper experience preferred.

Capital Project experience required; minimum 5 years\u2019 experience.

If this sounds great to you and you think you fit in, please submit your application. We want to hear from you!

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the positions and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the position duties.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.