Senior Project Engineer Electrical / Automation (CapEx)

Confidential Global Chemicals & Manufacturing Company

Leverkusen Germany

Full-Time Hybrid / On-Site

MidSenior Level

About the Opportunity

A global leader in the chemicals and advanced materials industry is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical / Automation) to support large-scale capital investment projects at a flagship manufacturing site in Leverkusen.

This role is ideal for an experienced project engineer who thrives in complex industrial environments values safety above all else and wants to lead impactful projects from concept through commissioningwhile collaborating with international teams and stakeholders.

Safety is not a slogan here. Its a way of working.

What You'll Do

In this role you will take ownership of multiple CapEx projects ensuring they are delivered safely on time and within budget while complying with all regulatory and internal standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading multi-project execution from definition and planning through completion
Preparing investment applications, cost estimates, schedules and project reports
Ensuring strict compliance with EHS safety and internal engineering standards
Translating internal safety requirements into actionable project execution plans
Conducting risk management gate reviews, value engineering and documentation
Coordinating with Procurement on contracts and sourcing strategy
Collaborating closely with technical standards operations and implementation teams
Providing coverage for the Project Engineering Manager during holidays or absences
Supporting additional project-related initiatives as required

Required Qualifications

Masters degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering
Several years of experience delivering CapEx projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proven project management capability including indirect leadership of project teams
Strong analytical skills with a structured independent working style
Excellent communication skills and professional assertiveness
High level of teamwork and intercultural competence
Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
Working knowledge of SAP
Business-fluent German (spoken and written)
Fluent English (spoken and written)

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Experience with process engineering and / or electrical investment projects
Basic knowledge of explosion protection and functional safety
Initial people or project leadership experience

What's Offered

Full-time role with strong long-term stability
Competitive compensation and full benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-impact complex industrial projects
Collaborative international working environment
Relocation support available for the right candidate

Who You'll Thrive Here

You’ll excel in this role if you :

Take ownership and accountability seriously
Believe safety and engineering excellence go hand-in-hand
Enjoy managing complexity and multiple stakeholders
Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams
Want to make a measurable impact in a global industrial setting

Apply confidentially to learn more about this opportunity and discuss whether it aligns with your career goals.

Key Skills

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Construction Experience
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Wastewater
OSHA
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Project Engineering
Project Management
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Project Management Software
Microsoft Project

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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