Project Engineer

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

3d • $71,410 - $107,110

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides leadership and direction for capital projects at one or more facilities. The role may lead one or multiple projects at a time, with assignments matched to the employee’s skills and experience as they develop capital project management competencies. The position leads project teams in delivering capital investments aligned with business strategies, structured guidelines, and company policies, while aiming to maximize the value of asset allocation. It has immediate responsibility for the plant’s capital program and for all phases of assigned standard engineering projects, ensuring completion on time and at appropriate cost.

The role covers project design and documentation, contractor bidding, installation oversight, cost tracking, training and startup assistance, and post-project support. It also works with plant departments to transfer project documentation and knowledge, supports plant maintenance and operations, and coordinates with the Plant Engineering Manager, corporate engineering, plant staff, and production personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field and 1–3 years of experience, or a Master’s degree and 0–1 year of experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience leading projects from beginning to end.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency reviewing, translating, and making minor edits in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NavisWorks, and BlueBeam.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work weekends and/or shift work, with a strong work ethic and employment history.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a food processing environment.
• Lamb Weston PQ certification or progress toward completion.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certificate.
• 24-Hour HAZWOPER Industrial Safety Certificate.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, such as mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, or boilers.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned capital projects through all phases, including design, contractor bid-package development, installation oversight, cost tracking, training, startup assistance, and post-project support.
• Prepare CIR write-ups and formal project requests; investigate problems and develop solutions considering economic, personnel, and environmental factors.
• Ensure project documentation and knowledge are transferred to appropriate plant departments, including bills of materials, drawings, and manuals.
• Analyze design options and their cost impacts.
• Work with maintenance and operations to address plant issues.
• Assist in maintaining the contractor safety program and support the Process Safety Management program.
• Develop and maintain the five-year long-term capital plan.
• Work closely with the Plant Engineering Manager, corporate engineering group, plant staff, and production personnel.
• Assist in preparing the yearly maintenance budget for one-shot items.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to correct purchase orders containing incorrect information.
• Purchase materials for assigned capital projects as directed by the Plant Engineering Manager.
• Handle administrative reports, system security and security checks, interdepartmental coordination and work scheduling, documentation, and confirmation.
• Contribute to the organization’s team effort and support the performance of others through cooperation, attendance, dependability, and initiative.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts.
• Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Financial planning services.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Family-friendly employee events.
• Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.

What This Job Offers

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