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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 Youll 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 Were Looking For

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

Whats 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 Youll Thrive Here

Youll 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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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1