Project Engineer

Dawn Food Products Inc•Denver, CO

51d•$93,240 - $121,210•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for the development, management, organization, and control of capital projects, from inception to completion, at one of Dawn’s North American locations. This position requires considerable interaction with other engineers, plant leadership teams, plant floor personnel, and external engineers and vendors. Projects may range from new packaging and processing equipment, plant infrastructure replacement or upgrades, cost savings/productivity projects, and supporting program development initiatives like executing asset criticality assessments and developing or updating engineering standards.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of experience managing capital projects in a process manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment, with increasing responsibility and complexity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
Experience in collaborating with corporate and plant engineers as well as cross-functional stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food industry and consumer packaged goods is preferred
Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects such as all project management requirements, budget, schedule, conceptual / FEL engineering, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, construction management, checkout, startup, and project close-out.
Manage and control project budget, providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through development of project cost and status reports.
Coordinate and manage external engineering firms and vendors as necessary.
Monitor design progress and ensure deliverables are met in adherence to established project key performance indicators.
Lead project scope, cost estimation, and scheduling with internal stakeholders to align with project deliverables.
Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification vetting processes.
Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects.
Manage and maintain project milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling as agreed upon in the project charter.
Utilize PMO system for all project management functions throughout the lifecycle of projects.
Ensure designs and all stages of the project are compliant with internal Corporate, FSQA, and EHS requirements and all Federal, State, or Local regulations such as FDA, EPA, and OSHA.
Applies effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in all directions to multiple levels of experience.
Maintain close working relationships with central engineering resources, plant quality, plant safety, plant operations leadership, and finance.
Coordinate all aspects of projects from design through final installation and project closing processes, in collaboration with functional teams.
Utilize continuous improvement and vertical start-up tools as needed for project success
Offer production support and troubleshooting assistance to Engineers, Operations, and Maintenance as required.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
Competitive Pay
401(K) + company match
10 Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Professional training
Family-owned business over 100 years in service
An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
tuition assistance
educational programs