Fermentation Facility Project Engineer (Part-Time, Contract)

Locus AG; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Locus Fermentation Solutions is seeking a part-time Project Engineer to oversee the installation of fermentation tanks and the supporting building structure in the Northeast Ohio area. You will bridge internal engineering, architectural, and contractor teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and timely installation of equipment.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical or civil/structural background, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with blueprints and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in project engineering, facility layout design, or heavy equipment installation.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting industrial facility blueprints, structural schematics, and piping layouts.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or BIM/Revit is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of foundation loading, structural support systems, and rigging procedures for large vessels.
• Soft Skills: Excellent project management, communication, and vendor-negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Coordination: Review and validate engineering drawings, datasheets, and P&IDs for tanks and building design.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Serve as the primary technical liaison for tank fabricators, structural steel contractors, and foundation pouring crews.
• Spatial & Rigging Logistics: Coordinate the structural integration of the tanks into the building layout, ensuring optimal clearance, proper foundation load ratings, and safe rigging/placement sequencing.
• On-Site Supervision: Conduct routine on-site inspections in the Greater Cleveland area to monitor construction progress, verify installation tolerances, and resolve field engineering issues.
• Project Tracking: Maintain project schedules, manage RFIs, review submittals, and ensure compliance with local building codes, OSHA standards, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Vendor negotiations

Blueprint interpretation

Rigging procedures

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Civil Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

BIM/Revit

Job description

Locus Fermentation Solutions is seeking a part-time Project Engineer to oversee the installation of fermentation tanks and the supporting building structure in the Northeast Ohio area. You will bridge internal engineering, architectural, and contractor teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and timely installation of equipment.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical or civil/structural background, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with blueprints and BIM tools.