Engineering Leadership Trainee – Pathways Program

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Transition bonus

Leadership development programs

Company tours and networking

Job summary

Perdue Foods invites high-potential graduates to join the Engineering Management Trainee Pathways Program, starting in June 2027. Over 24 months, you will rotate through operational, engineering, and support areas, participate in leadership development, and work on capital projects.

The program includes mentorship, cohort learning, and opportunities to advance into an Associate Plant Engineer role based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Willingness to travel to Perdue facilities and project sites.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations across key operational, support, and engineering areas to build end-to-end understanding of plant operations.
• Support the development and management of project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Demonstrate readiness for an engineering assignment by independently leading defined project activities.

Skills

Leadership potential

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

GPA 3.0+

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perdue Foods invites high-potential graduates to join the Engineering Management Trainee Pathways Program, starting in June 2027. Over 24 months, you will rotate through operational, engineering, and support areas, participate in leadership development, and work on capital projects.

The program includes mentorship, cohort learning, and opportunities to advance into an Associate Plant Engineer role based on performance.