Capital Engineer II

Iowa Ag; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a Capital Engineer II for its Eddyville, Iowa facility. The role focuses on planning and executing capital projects from design through startup, overseeing construction management and documentation, and applying engineering standards.

The candidate will influence scope, schedules and budgets and provide guidance on issues within the engineering scope. Preferred candidates will have 2+ years of relevant experience, with background in chemical or food-related industries;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience (3+ preferred).
• Experience in chemical or food-related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of capital project scope, schedule and budget while following project management deliverables and best practices.
• Coordinate staffing and development of construction, commissioning and start-up plans.
• Lead equipment specification and procurement and develop, review and award bid packages for equipment and labor.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Capital Engineer II will plan, support and execute capital project engineering deliverables for Cargill's Eddyville, Iowa facility. In this role, you will be primarily focused on small to medium sized capital projects from design to startup, while overseeing construction management and documentation. We seek a professional who will actively apply engineering standards and procedures, providing advice on issues within the engineering scope.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development of capital project scope, schedule and budget while following project management deliverables and best practices.
• Coordinate staffing and development of construction, commissioning and start-up plans.
• Lead equipment specification and procurement and develop, review and award bid packages for equipment and labor.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 3 years or more of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in chemical or food related industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet