Project Engineering Lead

DescriptionNexus Circular is the commercial leader in advanced recycling technology, converting landfill‑bound plastics into high‑quality circular feedstocks for sustainable virgin plastic production. As Nexus rapidly scales globally, we are executing complex, capital‑intensive projects that demand strong engineering leadership, disciplined execution, and technical excellence across all project phases.Role PurposeThe Project Engineering Manager (PEM) is the single‑point owner for all engineering and technical matters on large capital projects (typically >$100MM). This role acts as the client‑side Project Engineering Manager, providing leadership, technical assurance, and integration across all engineering disciplines, EPC contractors, licensors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.Beyond delivering individual projects, this role is expected to build, standardize, and institutionalize engineering systems, processes, procedures, and tools that can be consistently applied across Nexus projects—so success is repeatable, scalable, and not dependent on any single individual.What You Will DoEngineering Leadership & Technical AuthorityAct as the client Project Engineering Manager for all project engineering and technical matters from front‑end development through construction, commissioning, startup, and handover to operations.Provide technical leadership and assurance across all disciplines, including: Process EngineeringMechanical (static & rotating)Piping & LayoutElectricalInstrumentation & Process ControlUtilities, off‑sites, and infrastructureServe as a credible technical authority capable of challenging EPC contractors, licensors, and vendors while maintaining strong working relationships.Systems, Processes & StandardsDefine, implement, and govern project‑specific engineering execution plans, processes, and procedures.Develop and continuously improve corporate project engineering standards, workflows, tools, and best practices to be used across multiple projects.Establish and align engineering standards with: Company requirementsIndustry codes & standardsUS and state regulatory requirementsProcess licensor design packagesSHE, Process Safety, and Project Excellence (PEX) standardsDesign Assurance & Process SafetyEnsure engineering design quality, safety, and compliance across all project phases.Lead and ensure closure of all design assurance activities, including: HAZID / HAZOPLOPASIL / Functional Safety ReviewsManagement of Change (MOC)Technical deviations and concessionsEnsure all process safety risks are identified, assessed, escalated, and mitigated appropriately.Integration & ExecutionEnsure full integration of process plants, utilities, off‑plots, and site infrastructure, with clear ownership and defined interfaces.Coordinate engineering activities to meet project schedule, cost, and constructability objectives.Interface closely with: Procurement & Strategic SourcingConstructionCommissioning & StartupOperations & MaintenanceEnsure engineering deliverables are construction‑ready and execution‑focused, not just “technically complete.”Leadership & InfluenceLead a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑location, and multi‑cultural engineering team.Influence and align internal stakeholders (operations, construction, procurement) and external partners (EPCs, licensing clints, vendors).Communicate clearly with project and executive leadership, escalating risks early and transparently.Lead without burning bridges—driving results while maintaining trust, accountability, and motivation.