Process & Mechanical Project Engineer

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Job Title: Process & Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Location (Short): Calvert City, KY, USA, 42029

Posting Start Date: 1/26/26

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Calvert City ,

we are looking for you as a(n) Process & Mechanical Project Engineer .

This Is Us You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacture that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”.

WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us.

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer – Process & Mechanical for our site in Calvert City, KY.

What You Will Do

The Process & Mechanical Project Engineer will provide project engineering and project management services in the field of chemical, process, and mechanical engineering related to capital investment projects at Polymers WACKER site in Calvert City, KY. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects that directly contribute to operational excellence and sustainability goals.

Education And Experience Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Master’s degree or PE License, preferred. • 8\+ years of combined professional experience in the field of project management, project engineering, plant/production engineering & maintenance • 2\+ years of relevant engineering supervisory experience mentoring junior engineers. • Chemical industry / Oil & Gas experience in operations and/or maintenance environment a plus

Core Skills And Expertise Required • Thorough understanding engineering principles, relevant codes, and construction practices to effectively manage projects and to apply efficient and innovative solutions to technical and organizational challenges • Thorough understanding of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) of highly hazardous chemicals; especially regarding process hazard analysis (PHA), management of change (MOC), process safety information (PSI), recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP), and pre-startup safety review (PSSR) processes • Ability to develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFD), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), energy and mass balances of chemical plants • Ability to create equipment datasheets and specifications for tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, reactors, filters, etc. 3 including stress analysis, hydraulic calculations, use of 3D model, and creation of piping isometrics • Experience with -pressure relief device design according to API 520 and API 521 • Ability to create a scope of work (SOW) package for engineering and construction services to be provided by an external vendor • Developing a cost estimate for a project including a detailed breakdown by each discipline for engineering design and construction services.

What do we offer? WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

Reference Code: 30599

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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