Project Engineer

Norsk Hydro

Project Engineer leading capital projects at Hydro's Spanish Fork location. Direct project management and integration of new technology into existing systems involving significant budgets.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeSpanish Fork • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Project Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager
Direct and coordinate activities regarding management of projects related to sustaining and expansion activities for the Spanish Fork location
Lead capital projects involving the integration of new technology into existing legacy equipment and infrastructure, ensuring compatibility, reliability, and long-term maintainability
Manage projects ranging from several hundred thousand to multi-million-dollar budgets, with durations from a few months up to 18 months
Deliver projects with strong cost and schedule discipline, including the ability to adapt to evolving priorities, scope changes, and approved budget adjustments
Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and external contractors to ensure seamless execution, commissioning, and handover
Develop sound HSE practices and maintain significant contractor management controls throughout the duration of projects
Design and develop machinery specifications and construction specifications with safety of current and future employees as the focal point of design criteria
All new projects must strictly adhere to Hydro’s New Equipment HSE start-up procedures before assets are activated and turned over to operations
Analyze available technology, production needs and existing resources to determine project feasibility
Ensure that the new asset specifications are fully and correctly defined and documented

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Industrial or similar) or equivalent practical experience. (required)
At least 3 years of Project Management experience.(required)
Experience managing capital projects in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments. (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcapital projects managementmachinery specificationsconstruction specificationsHSE practicestechnology integrationbudget managementproject feasibility analysislegacy equipment managementcontractor management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationadaptabilityorganizational skillscollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering