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Project Engineer – Mill Capital & Mechanical Projects


Job Location:

Savannah, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 106700 - 159900
Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Project Engineer Mill Capital & Mechanical ProjectsPort Wentworth GAPay Rate: $106700 $159900Multiple factors including individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay :Salary Full-TimeAbout The Role:This role supports the Port Wentworth Mill through the planning and execution of capital projects major maintenance repairs mechanical equipment upgrades infrastructure improvements and reliability-driven projects. The Project Engineer will work closely with Operations Maintenance Reliability Engineering Purchasing contractors and vendors to safely deliver projects that improve equipment performance uptime cost safety and long-term asset engineering calculations field investigations technical evaluations and project support activities related to capital projects major maintenance repairs equipment upgrades and mill improvement and support capital and non-capital project delivery process and help define project scope goals and deliverables that support business goals mill safety reliability and improvement effortsCollaborate with more experienced engineers to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problemsPrepare or assist in preparing reports graphs planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or resultsManage assigned project tasks while continuing to develop project management field execution and mill operations and execute work in a manner consistent with safety procedures and practices with some guidanceProvide timely project updates through written and verbal communication including reports meeting updates email schedules action items and project relationships with teams and process areas as needed with each assignmentInteract with other mill departments such as Operations Maintenance Purchasing etc. to achieve assignment objectives Support capital and non-capital projects from scope development through installation start-up and close-outSupport major maintenance repair work outage-related projects and reliability improvementsAssist with project budgets schedules estimates contractor bids purchase requisitions and project documentationCoordinate with contractors vendors Operations Maintenance Reliability Purchasing and Safety during project planning and executionParticipate in field walks equipment evaluations job planning contractor coordination installation support and start-up activitiesHelp identify safety reliability cost and operational risks and develop practical solutionsRelevant project work may involve mechanical systems and mill infrastructure such as pumps piping tanks ductwork conveyors cranes HVAC structural steel utilities boiler-related systems rotating equipment and other facility or process You: Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesMinimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related engineering disciplineMinimum of 3 years experience supporting capital projects maintenance projects equipment repairs reliability improvements contractor coordination outage/shutdown work or field execution in an industrial environmentExperience with executing capital project development following gated (Front-End Loading) to work collaboratively with hourly employees salaried leaders vendors contractors and cross-functional teamsDemonstrated commitment to safety continuous improvement and operational excellenceFunctional/Technical Skills Drive for Results Informing Customer Focus Interpersonal Savvy Organizing Planning Problem-Solving Learning on the Fly Decision Quality Dealing with Ambiguity About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products diapers feminine careincontinenceand other personal care productsthat promote health and addition ourspecialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used inconstruction materials paintscoatingsand more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3300 employees globally with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional can be found by :Global Cellulose Fiberspromotesemployee well-being by providing safecaringand inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individualsare respected valuedengagedand have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse Got You Covered:At Global Cellulose Fibers our employees are our most important asset andthatsreflected in our benefitspackage that includes healthwelfareand retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families including:Medical Dental Life insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsShort-term and Long-term Disability401(k)and Company-funded retirement contributionsPaid TimeOffPhysical Location: Global Cellulose Fibers Port Wentworth Mill1 Bonnybridge RdPort Wentworth GA 31407Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fiberscomplies withfederal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please .#LI-CK

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