Senior Project Engineer

The role

The Senior Project Engineer will lead the development, construction, and start-up of the Laurens, SC greenfield facility. The role transitions into long-term engineering supporting the site through capital projects, continuous improvement, and plant engineering support.

What you will do

• Lead and support execution of capital projects for the Laurens greenfield facility from design through start-up
• Partner with corporate engineering, construction teams, and contractors
• Support development of site standards, engineering practices, and documentation
• Drive commissioning and start-up activities
• Establish foundational systems for reliability, maintenance, and operational readiness
• Manage and execute capital and improvement projects post-startup
• Identify and implement process, safety, and reliability improvements
• Provide daily engineering support to operations
• Support MOC, PSM, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to sit and/or stand up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis
• Must have valid driver’s license and own a personal vehicle
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching
• Wearing of contact lenses is prohibited due to safety concerns

Nice to have

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Additional education in Project Management
• Minimum eight years of Process-Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry
• Minimum of five years of direct technical management experience (interfacing with contractors)
• Experience with greenfield projects, major expansions, or plant start-ups
• Site decommissioning experience (removal of equipment, demolition)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs

Benefits

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date
• 401k and profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Legal services insurance
• Scholarship awards for children of employees
• Summer picnic
• Community giving events

About the company

Hydrite is a family driven and financially strong company where people matter. They are looking for problem-solvers to join their growing team.