Senior Project Engineer

· Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.

· Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.

· Responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings.

· Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.

· Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements

· Review consultant work and suggest changes as needed and maintain documentation, including manuals, drawings, specs, and vendor contacts.

· Conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.

· Submit regular status reports to management, assist with contract administration and prepares project documents and monitor installations to ensure they meet specs, budgets, and timelines.

· Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

· Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

· 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. Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.

· Proficient in engineering economics.

· Proficient in AutoCAD.

· Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

· Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

· Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

· Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.