Capital Projects Engineer

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Integrity.

This role is expected to be in the Benson, NC facility as construction and operations progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from scope development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Support the Benson facility buildout, including process equipment, utilities, infrastructure, and supporting facility systems.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, risks, and execution plans.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, engineering consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and other project partners.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, proposals, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, installation, startup, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• Monitor project cost, schedule, quality, and change management, including review of contractor and vendor cha