Senior Project Engineer, Capital Projects

About Us

We are Sila a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the worlds transition to clean energy. To create this future our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries while reducing their size and weight. The result Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. Were tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day and together were redefining whats possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world

Who You Are

As a Project Engineer on the Capital Projects Team you will drive the execution of capital projects from inception through commissioning at the Moses Lake Facility. You will bridge the gap between design engineering and field execution overseeing the technical integrity of all site construction scopes and ensuring the seamless integration of new process units into our existing facility operations. You are a hands-on engineer who thrives in a dynamic field environment possesses strong cross-functional leadership skills and is committed to maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead Small Capital Projects: Manage the full lifecycle (scope budget schedule execution and commissioning) of small site-specific capital projects.
• Site Integration: Oversee the technical integration of new process units utility tie-ins and equipment packages into the existing facility infrastructure without disrupting ongoing operations.
• Field Technical Authority: Act as the projects primary on-site technical point of contact for construction crews mechanical/civil/electrical contractors and vendor representatives.
• Design Verification: Review engineering deliverables (P&IDs structural layouts piping isometrics etc.) considering constructability and site compatibility.
• QA/QC & Compliance: Partner with safety and quality teams to oversee field inspections pressure testing structural sign-offs and compliance with local building codes and environmental permits.
• RFI & Submittal Management: Rapidly resolve technical Requests for Information (RFIs) and review vendor submittals to keep construction timelines on schedule.
• Interdepartmental Liaison: Serve as the critical link between the Design Engineering team site Operations Maintenance and external General Contractors.
• Commissioning & Handover: Lead pre-commissioning walkdowns punch-list resolution and the ultimate technical handover of new assets to the site Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Change Management: Facilitate the Management of Change (MOC) process for all assigned projects ensuring safety operational and design reviews are fully completed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering preferably Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing chemical processing refining or heavy industrial construction environment.
• Location: Must be permanently based at or willing to relocate to Moses Lake WA (this is a 100% on-site facility-based role).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of industrial construction of piping structural steel mechanical equipment installation and utility systems (chilled water compressed gases HVAC etc.).
• Project Tools: Experience tracking project schedules (e.g. MS Project Primavera) and managing project budgets.

Preferred

• Experience supporting the integration of low/medium voltage electrical systems and automation controls (PLCs SCADA instrumentation tie-ins) with mechanical equipment packages.
• 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.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
• Wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to a hard hat a lab coat gloves safety glasses and steel toe safety shoes
• Move long distances (such as from building to building) 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 such as a laptop copier/printer etc in a fixed location

The starting base pay for this role is between $143000 and $180000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors such as education experience and skills. Base pay is only one part of Silas competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits perks equity and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender race sexual orientation religion age disability national origin or any other status protected by law.