Project Engineer

Smithfield Foods • Peru, IN

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About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING: Are you a visionary, results-driven engineering professional who thrives in dynamic, high-energy environments? Do you excel at bringing fresh ideas to life and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive business growth? If so, we want you to join Smithfield Foods, one of the nation’s top consumer packaged goods companies! As a member of our innovative Engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to transform the way we operate—analyzing data, crafting cutting-edge implementation plans, and driving production process optimization to make a tangible impact on our bottom line. Your focus will be on maximizing efficiencies and eliminating waste, directly reducing operating costs while helping to shape the future of our industry-leading brands, including Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and more. In this role, you'll apply your engineering expertise, leveraging the principles of science and mathematics to design and develop next-level technical solutions for the pork and packaged meat industry. Whether working as part of a project team or taking full ownership of a project section, you’ll bring your innovative ideas to life and lead small teams to success. As you advance, you may even take full responsibility for managing small to medium-sized projects, helping us scale up while continuously improving processes to meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers. If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, Smithfield Foods is the place for you to take your engineering career to the next level!

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.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of meat processing, case ready and packaged meats.
• 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.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design Work You'll develop preliminary engineering designs and material specifications.
• Prepare project cost estimates and conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic analysis for designs.
• Determines design criteria based on required standards and codes.
• Performs field work and translates completed projects into as-built drawings.
• Reviews engineering projects submitted by plants for accuracy and compliance.
• Acts as project manager when needed.
• Collaborates with management and engineering staff to implement plans.
• Design Implementation Coordinates with equipment vendors to plan layouts and ensure installation schedules are met.
• Reviews consultants’ work and recommends necessary adjustments.
• Reports and Proposals Conducts engineering planning, design, and operational studies during pre-project phases.
• Defines the scope of work and prepares, evaluates proposals.
• Submits weekly status reports to management on schedule.
• Review of Bids and Project Preparation Assists with contract administration and reviews bid packages.
• Prepares project documents such as justifications, budget analyses, and schedules.
• Monitors installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget.
• Manages assigned budget activities.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees