Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD drawing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Suite products, the Internet.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Travel is required with extended overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Develops preliminary engineering designs and engineering and material specifications.
• Develops project cost estimates.
• Performs design work including researching data, conducting feasibility and economic studies.
• Determines design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes for assigned projects.
• Performs field work and adapts collections to translate completed projects into as-built drawings.
• Utilizes strong knowledge in PowerBI and other Web Development tools to build out project analytics for the Engineering team.
• Reviews and checks engineering projects submitted by plants for completeness, accuracy and soundness of applied engineering principles.
• Acts as project manager, as required.
• Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
• Coordinates and provides direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, meet utilities requirements and maintain installation schedules.
• Reviews consultants’ submitted work products and recommends adjustments as appropriate.
• Conducts engineering planning, design and operational studies in pre-project studies.
• Determines scope of work, prepares requests for proposals and evaluates proposals.
• Submits weekly reports to management by established deadlines.
• Assists in contract administration including review of bid packages.
• Prepares project documents including justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans and schedules.
• Monitors installations and ensures proposal specifications and budgets are met.
• Manages budget activities as assigned.
• Acts as a lead by training, mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced Project Engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fresh pork, meat processing, and case ready application, preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
• Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.