Engineering Project Manager

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients • Cold Spring, KY

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About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for the concept, design, and capital budgeting of projects across the company’s plants. The role collaborates closely with management, operations, controls, CAD, and construction teams, following projects from planning through execution and handing them off to internal construction teams for installation. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but works closely with corporate and division management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college; mechanical engineering is strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering role involving equipment, buildings, machinery, process piping, cooling systems, combustion systems, pneumatics, power distribution, PLCs, drives, and other systems.
• High proficiency in CAD software.
• Strong work ethic and a high degree of initiative.
• Highly organized, with superior time-management skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to bridge engineering, construction, and management.
• Above-average computer skills in a networked environment, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical engineering degree.
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment; rendering or food industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Experience in change management and working across functional lines and organizations.
• Background in concrete foundations and structural steel.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects independently from initial concept through installation, including handoffs to internal construction teams.
• Size, select, and specify critical process equipment, including rendering machinery, pumps, fans, conveyors, air-scrubbing equipment, heat exchangers, and steam boilers.
• Prepare comprehensive project scope documents and accurate cost estimates for capital expenditure submissions.
• Oversee plant layouts and generate engineering documents, including P&IDs, PFDs, heat and mass balances, and detailed equipment, motor, and instrumentation lists.
• Direct and guide the CAD design team.
• Build productive working relationships with internal controls and construction teams and with external contractors and vendors.
• Engineer technical solutions to process and installation obstacles, including adapting standard equipment or designing new plant workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level