Senior Project Engineer (Chemicals)

Senior Project Engineer – Electrical / Automation (CapEx)

Confidential Global Chemicals & Manufacturing Company
Leverkusen, Germany
Full-Time | Hybrid / On-Site
Mid–Senior 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 commissioning—while collaborating with international teams and stakeholders.

Safety is not a slogan here. It's 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

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master's 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.