Greenhouse & Facility Project Engineer

Little Leaf Farms; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects across greenhouse, packhouse, and facility operations. You will coordinate vendor activity, design reviews, procurement support, installation oversight, and startup efforts to drive reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes thorough planning, strong technical communication, and rigorous documentation to ensure safety, GMP compliance, and cost controls across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• AutoCAD or similar drafting software experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate capital improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Support equipment installations, facility expansions, utility upgrades, and process improvements.
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, Facilities, and external contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Assist in obtaining quotes, evaluating vendors, and supporting procurement activities.
• Track project progress and communicate status updates to leadership.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for new equipment and systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and operational performance.
• Assist with layout development, process flow improvements, and equipment optimization.
• Ensure projects comply with safety standards, GMPs, food safety requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to specification.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including drawings, manuals, change records, and technical files.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Budgeting & scheduling

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Project management

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects across greenhouse, packhouse, and facility operations. You will coordinate vendor activity, design reviews, procurement support, installation oversight, and startup efforts to drive reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes thorough planning, strong technical communication, and rigorous documentation to ensure safety, GMP compliance, and cost controls across projects.