Project Engineer

Tree Top • Selah, WA

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About The Position

The Project Engineer manages and coordinates capital projects, including their scope and budget and the work of plant staff, contractors, and consultants involved in project development and implementation. The role also evaluates and improves existing manufacturing methods and serves as a liaison and technical resource.

The position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and does not supervise staff. It works closely with plant staff, engineering, customers, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, trade organizations, vendors, and City and County officials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of process experience in the food business or equivalent.
• Experience managing engineering projects valued at more than $500,000.
• Knowledge of process design and packing equipment design principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of utility system design, including steam, refrigeration, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of complex program and project development and administration, construction management, and mechanical or chemical engineering as applied to food manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to manage and coordinate a variety of complex projects and gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Ability to identify, research, and analyze problems; identify alternative solutions; and project the consequences of proposed actions.
• Ability to use computers and software, including drafting, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to meet behaviors established in Tree Top’s performance management and development process.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate capital projects, including project scope and budget.
• Coordinate plant staff, contractors, and consultants working on project development and implementation.
• Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing methods.
• Serve as a liaison and technical resource.
• Organize, plan, and execute projects; identify and analyze problems and potential solutions.

What This Job Offers

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