Sr. Project Engineer

Agropur • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer works collaboratively with fast-paced, cross-functional teams to solve complex issues, set goals, track deliverables, and report out. The position conducts engineering assessments, cost estimates, and design requirements and executes capital projects. Working closely with plant management and corporate functions, the Senior Project Engineer develops project scope, process design, capital and expense estimates, contractor and vendor selections, equipment specifications and purchases, implementation timelines, and execution plans. The role also reviews deliverables prepared by the construction team.

The position is based in Appleton, Weyauwega, Little Chute, or Luxemburg, Wisconsin, and requires 25%–50% travel. The salary range is $102,600–$122,100, determined based on skills, education, training, and related experience. Agropur describes its culture as collaborative, transparent, and accountable, and is committed to an inclusive experience for employees and applicants. The company uses artificial intelligence technology to assist recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in large capital project engineering or project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a similar degree or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dairy, food, or sanitary processes is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply company methodologies and enforce project standards.
• Minimize project expenses and risks.
• Enforce safety standards and construction best practices.
• Track and report team hours and expenses.
• Prepare process designs, equipment specifications, and capital estimates for process upgrades, modifications to existing systems, and installation or commissioning of new assets.
• Ensure capital projects meet code and compliance requirements.
• Recommend methods and equipment and develop standard operating practices to optimize processes and meet product specifications.
• Facilitate training as necessary.
• Conduct plant assessments to identify asset deficiencies and execute corrective action as required.
• Work with plant management and corporate functions on project planning for business growth and innovation, quality improvement, and safety.
• Comply with Quality Assurance policies and promptly report potential food safety issues to management.
• Coordinate implementation, write technical specifications, prepare plans and quotes, and allocate contracts for capital expenditure projects.
• Communicate with on-site contractors to instruct, guide, and answer questions.
• Troubleshoot production problems and take corrective action or propose capital projects to address them.
• Prepare and manage project budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses of design alternatives.
• Evaluate material and equipment selections with vendors.
• Coordinate with suppliers for field support of equipment and systems.
• Assist with plant start-up and commissioning activities.
• Support environmental permitting and dairy manufacturing compliance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement opportunities
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focused on physical, financial, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

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