Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing

Location
Newport News
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing

The Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing will lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects or take charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative; you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success.

Position Responsibilities:

· 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.

· 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.

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

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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Top Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • IRA
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Public Holidays
  • Maternity Leave
  • Paternity Leave
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development