Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing

Ethos•Newport News, VA

38d

About The Position

The Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing will lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects or take charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative; you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
Proficient in engineering economics.
Proficient in AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.
Responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings.
Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.