Bulk Material Handling Project Engineer

Zeppelin Systems USA; Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeppelin Systems USA is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer to lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering tasks for bulk material handling systems in the food processing sector.

You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and isometrics, ensure QA/QC compliance, interface with clients, and support sales with technical proposals. This role requires travel up to 5-10% within North America and the ability to obtain a passport.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent BS degree
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience as project engineer
• Ability to manage multiple discipline projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and best practices
• Experience in bulk material handling systems for Food Processing Plants
• Experience in project execution, equipment specification and design (bulk material handling, conveyors, PLC)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering tasks. System component design and specification.
• Detail engineering including development, review and approval of PFDs, P&IDs, layout drawings and piping isometrics.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Interact with clients in a timely manner to interpret their needs and requirements.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager, engineering manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
• Continuously perform risk evaluation and control tasks on budgets (profitability), schedules, and quality, while reporting on the project's status.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Complete technical studies.
• Preparation of necessary documents, such as data sheets, utility lists, etc. Coordinate shipping requirements internally and externally.
• Developing specifications and RFQs for the project's needed equipment.
• Creating purchase requests for procurement.
• Bid comparisons based on price, technical and schedule.
• Troubleshoot client problems, design and propose solutions.
• Administer and manage contractor and vendor contracts.
• Support Sales in developing technical solutions for new projects based on his or her experience.
• Support Sales with feedback on up to date material cost information from current projects managed.
• Support Sales in technical presentations to clients.
• Expediting, approval process and QC inspections
• Solicit quotes for equipment as specified
• Bid comparisons based on price, technical and schedule

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word & Excel)

ERP/SAP

Job description

Zeppelin Systems USA is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer to lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering tasks for bulk material handling systems in the food processing sector.

You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and isometrics, ensure QA/QC compliance, interface with clients, and support sales with technical proposals. This role requires travel up to 5-10% within North America and the ability to obtain a passport.