Senior Project Engineer, Capital Projects

The role

You will drive the execution of capital projects from inception through commissioning at the Moses Lake Facility. You will manage the full lifecycle of small site-specific capital projects and oversee the technical integration of new process units into existing facility operations.

What you will do

• Manage the full lifecycle of small site-specific capital projects.
• Oversee technical integration of new process units and utility tie-ins into existing infrastructure.
• Act as the primary on-site technical point of contact for contractors and vendor representatives.
• Review engineering deliverables for constructability and site compatibility.
• Partner with safety and quality teams to oversee field inspections and compliance.
• Resolve technical Requests for Information and review vendor submittals.
• Serve as a link between Design Engineering, site Operations, Maintenance, and external General Contractors.
• Lead pre-commissioning walkdowns, punch-list resolution, and technical handover.
• Facilitate the Management of Change process for assigned projects.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience in capital project management and field execution.
• 3 to 6+ years of relevant project experience in an industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, refining, or heavy industrial construction environment.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial construction of piping, structural steel, mechanical equipment installation, and utility systems.
• Experience tracking project schedules and managing project budgets.
• Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis.
• Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes.
• Move long distances and be stationary for extended periods of time.
• Reach low shelves or items on the floor.
• Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet.
• Climb stairs or over containment walls.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting the integration of low/medium voltage electrical systems and automation controls.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AISC, IBC, OSHA).
• Demonstrated ability to manage external mechanical, electrical, and civil contractors effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills under tight field execution timelines.

Benefits

• Benefits
• Perks
• Equity
• Bonuses

About the company

Sila is a next-generation battery materials company. They engineer and manufacture battery materials to increase energy density for consumer devices and electric cars.