Plant Engineer - Projects
Rochester, Massachusetts
$108,900 - $155,600 + Sign-On Bonus
A Plant Engineer - Project is required to lead engineering projects, process improvements and plant performance optimization at a waste-to-energy and power generation facility in Rochester, Massachusetts.
Offering a base salary of $108,900 - $155,600 plus eligibility for a sign-on bonus, this position provides an opportunity for an experienced engineer to manage capital projects, improve plant reliability and optimize complex industrial processes.
The Plant Engineer - Project will work closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to identify improvements, troubleshoot technical issues and deliver engineering projects from concept through commissioning. This full-time, on-site position operates primarily during standard weekday business hours, with occasional off-hours and weekend support when required.
Plant Engineer - Project Benefits:
- $108,900 - $155,600 annual base salary.
- Sign-on bonus eligibility.
- Full-time position with standard weekday business hours.
- Opportunities to manage capital projects from design through commissioning.
- Exposure to power generation, steam systems, combustion processes and industrial engineering.
- Involvement in regional engineering initiatives and cross-facility improvement projects.
- Opportunities to develop technical expertise in process optimization, reliability engineering and industrial project management.
The Plant Engineer - Project Role:
- Manage engineering and capital improvement projects, including design, budgeting, construction, commissioning and implementation.
- Monitor plant performance data, production metrics and operating parameters to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and reliability.
- Optimize combustion processes, boiler performance and control systems while supporting environmental compliance requirements.
- Investigate technical issues, equipment failures and process inefficiencies, implementing engineering solutions and corrective actions.
- Review boiler condition assessments, engineering reports and technical recommendations to support plant improvements.
- Coordinate internal engineering teams, maintenance personnel and external contractors to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
- Prepare technical reports, present findings to plant leadership and lead production improvement meetings.
- Support facility modifications, process changes and the implementation of successful engineering initiatives across other facilities.
Plant Engineer - Project Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education, professional licensing and relevant industrial experience.
- 3–5+ years of experience in power generation, waste-to-energy, utility operations, marine engineering, steam plants or other industrial process environments.
- Hands-on experience in process engineering, technical troubleshooting and improving industrial equipment performance.
- Experience in engineering project delivery, plant modifications, process optimization or continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to interpret engineering and operational performance data.
- Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple projects and communicate effectively with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.
- Willingness to work on-site in Rochester, Massachusetts, with occasional off-hours, weekend or emergency support.
Desirable Experience:
- Mechanical Engineering degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Massachusetts Second Class Engineer License, higher-grade Massachusetts Engineer License or U.S. Coast Guard Engineering License.
- Experience with high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, combustion systems or power generation equipment.
- Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or SketchUp.
- Background in reliability engineering, root cause analysis, capital project management or industrial process improvement.
This Plant Engineer - Project position would suit a Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Engineer, Reliability Engineer or experienced industrial engineering professional looking to combine hands-on plant engineering with capital project delivery and operational improvement.
Apply now to find out more about this Plant Engineer - Project opportunity in Rochester, Massachusetts, offering up to $155,600 base salary plus sign-on bonus eligibility.