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Process Project Engineer jobs are open across oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in process design, capital project delivery, and facilities optimization. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Onsite – Louisville, KY
Level: Senior Manager
Client Facing: Yes
About PAC Group:
At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We're proud to partner with the world's leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we're launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.
Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Role Purpose:
Lead the full installation supervision team and be accountable for safe, on-time and on-budget installation of cell manufacturing equipment. Act as the single point of contact on site for the client, the EPC/general contractor and the equipment OEMs. The role sits within a 340–350-person team supervising the installation of calendering, slitting, winding, cell assembly and de-dusting equipment at a giga battery cell plant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the installation execution plan for calendering, slitting, winding, cell assembly and de-dusting lines, from equipment receipt to mechanical completion and handover to commissioning.
- Lead area managers, discipline supervisors and the scheduling, materials, quality and controls functions; set up the site organization and mobilization plan for 340–350 people.
- Interface daily with the client, EPC/GC, building trades and OEM vendor teams (often Korean, Chinese or Japanese); chair progress, coordination and interface meetings.
- Drive the safety culture with the HSE lead: OSHA compliance, NFPA 70E for energized work, lifting and rigging plans, permit to work and LOTO.
- Manage the interface with building readiness: dry room completion, foundations and floor flatness for heavy calenders, and availability of utilities (power, compressed air, chilled water, exhaust).
- Control scope, cost and schedule with the controls team; approve change orders, monthly reports and forecasts.
- Manage risk and escalation: late equipment deliveries, damaged crates, vendor manpower gaps, labor productivity and union jurisdiction issues.
- Ensure turnover packages, punch list closure and readiness for SAT and pre-commissioning.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering.
- 15+ years in industrial projects, including 5+ years as Project Manager on process equipment installation in a greenfield plant.
- Battery gigafactory experience, ideally covering electrode and cell assembly areas (semiconductor, display or automotive plant installation considered).
- Proven leadership of teams of 200+ people on a single site.
- Working knowledge of US contracting, OSHA regulations and union labor environments.
- OSHA 30 certification (or completion before mobilization).
- Fluent English.
Bonus Qualifications:
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience managing OEM vendor teams from Asia on US projects.
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Onsite – Louisville, KY
Level: Senior Manager
Client Facing: Yes
About PAC Group:
At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We're proud to partner with the world's leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we're launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.
Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Role Purpose:
Lead the full installation supervision team and be accountable for safe, on-time and on-budget installation of cell manufacturing equipment. Act as the single point of contact on site for the client, the EPC/general contractor and the equipment OEMs. The role sits within a 340–350-person team supervising the installation of calendering, slitting, winding, cell assembly and de-dusting equipment at a giga battery cell plant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the installation execution plan for calendering, slitting, winding, cell assembly and de-dusting lines, from equipment receipt to mechanical completion and handover to commissioning.
- Lead area managers, discipline supervisors and the scheduling, materials, quality and controls functions; set up the site organization and mobilization plan for 340–350 people.
- Interface daily with the client, EPC/GC, building trades and OEM vendor teams (often Korean, Chinese or Japanese); chair progress, coordination and interface meetings.
- Drive the safety culture with the HSE lead: OSHA compliance, NFPA 70E for energized work, lifting and rigging plans, permit to work and LOTO.
- Manage the interface with building readiness: dry room completion, foundations and floor flatness for heavy calenders, and availability of utilities (power, compressed air, chilled water, exhaust).
- Control scope, cost and schedule with the controls team; approve change orders, monthly reports and forecasts.
- Manage risk and escalation: late equipment deliveries, damaged crates, vendor manpower gaps, labor productivity and union jurisdiction issues.
- Ensure turnover packages, punch list closure and readiness for SAT and pre-commissioning.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering.
- 15+ years in industrial projects, including 5+ years as Project Manager on process equipment installation in a greenfield plant.
- Battery gigafactory experience, ideally covering electrode and cell assembly areas (semiconductor, display or automotive plant installation considered).
- Proven leadership of teams of 200+ people on a single site.
- Working knowledge of US contracting, OSHA regulations and union labor environments.
- OSHA 30 certification (or completion before mobilization).
- Fluent English.
Bonus Qualifications:
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience managing OEM vendor teams from Asia on US projects.
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.
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The qualifications that appear most often in process project engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering
- Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs and process flow diagrams
- Proficiency with process simulation software such as Aspen or HYSYS
- Familiarity with HAZOP, PSSR, and process safety management standards
- Project management skills covering scope, schedule, and capital cost control
- Professional Engineer license or active progress toward PE certification
Tips for Your Process Project Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project phases
Process project engineers are hired for specific lifecycle stages, from front-end engineering design through commissioning. Align your resume bullets to the phase the job emphasizes, not just the tools you used, so hiring managers see direct experience with their current project demands.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process project engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify capital project scope on your resume
Hiring managers in this field respond to project scale. Replace vague descriptions like 'led process improvements' with specific capital cost figures, throughput changes, or timeline reductions you delivered. Dollar-scale context signals whether your experience matches the projects they run.
Filter openings by engineering deliverable type
Job titles vary widely across industries. Search for the specific deliverables you produce, such as P&IDs, process simulations, or hazard studies, alongside the title. This surfaces openings that match your actual work, not just roles with similar names but different scopes.
Prepare a technical case study for interviews
Process project engineers are routinely asked to walk through a past project end to end. Prepare a two-minute verbal walkthrough of one complex project, covering the design constraint, your decision, and the outcome. Interviewers use this to assess your engineering judgment, not just your credentials.
Negotiate scope and travel expectations upfront
Many process project engineer roles include site travel or rotational assignments that aren't always clear in job postings. During the offer stage, ask directly about expected travel frequency and project site locations so you can evaluate the full role before accepting.
Process Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process project engineers?
Tesla, Charter Mechanical, and Arcadis are hiring the most process project engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest among large chemical producers, integrated energy companies, and engineering procurement and construction firms managing active capital programs.
How many process project engineer jobs are remote?
About 55% of process project engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on site and plant requirements of most capital project roles. Front-end engineering, process modeling, and project controls coordination are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a process project engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering. Gain foundational experience in a process or plant engineering role where you work with P&IDs, process simulations, and equipment specifications. Build exposure to project delivery by supporting capital projects from concept through commissioning, then move into a dedicated process project engineer role with increasing scope responsibility.
Can you get a process project engineer job with little experience?
Entry-level process project engineer roles exist, particularly at engineering procurement and construction firms and large chemical or refining companies that run graduate development programs. Employers hiring junior candidates look for internship or co-op experience on live plant or capital projects, familiarity with process simulation tools, and demonstrated ability to read and mark up P&IDs.
What does the process project engineer interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with an engineering manager or senior engineer covering process design principles, your experience with specific deliverables, and a walkthrough of a past project. Final rounds often include a panel interview with project managers and sometimes a written or verbal case exercise involving a process or equipment scenario.
Where can I find and apply to process project engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to process project engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and project experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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