Capital Project Engineer Checkout/ Controls.

Remote None Full-Time

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The Role:This role is for a capital project engineer focused on checkout and controls work for control systems in pulp and paper projects.
The Person:The person will develop and review control narratives, functional specifications, loop sheets, logic diagrams, and control system code, while coordinating programming tests, integrated testing, and field device checkout.
Requirements:The ideal candidate has process control experience with a pulp and paper background, experience with multiple control systems, PLCs, and field instrumentation, and the ability to travel 70-85% of the time.

About the role

Position Title:

Capital Project Engineer Checkout/ Controls

Pay Rate: PL 18

$137,400-183,200

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Remote, significant travel required

The Job You Will Perform:

Work within Capital Execute Team reporting to Leader of the Construction, Checkout, and Commissioning Group.
Coordinate and facilitate the development and review of Control Narratives/Functional Descriptions
Work with the project team to create programming and graphics standards.
Review and Scope of project resources for major capital project in front end loading project process stages 1, 2, 3.
Review of Control System / Construction Checkout and Commission Estimated project costs in front end loading project process stages 1,2,3.
Work with project team to develop Front End Engineering Design for the control system portion of the project.
Ensure completeness of deliverable documentation for:
- Control Narratives
- Loop Sheets / Elementary Diagrams
- Logic Diagrams
- Functional Design Specifications
Technical lead for control system code and graphics
Coordinate software/hardware programming tests with System Integrators and project team.
Coordinate onsite integrated testing (iFAT)
Review/Approve Control System vendor/supplier selections for a project.
Act as Technical Lead and coordinator for the checkout of field devices to the control system

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

Ability to work with project teams of diverse roles and skills
Process Control experience with pulp and paper process background
Ability to travel 70-85% of the time
Ability to work independently to complete project requirements
Experience with multiple control systems, PLC’s, and field instrumentation.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

Published July 24, 2026

Location Maysville, KY

Category None

Job Type Full-Time

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