Hybrid Project Engineer: Farm Biotech & Construction

Vylor Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

4 weeks paid time off

Well-being pay (2 weeks)

Paid holidays

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. in Johnston, IA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering activities from design through execution. The role coordinates engineering, procurement, and construction, supports scheduling and cost forecasting, and maintains change management processes in a hybrid in-office Tue–Thu, with remote Mon and Fri environment.

The position requires a B.S. in Mechanical, Agricultural, Construction or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of project development experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in project development and execution.
• Travel varies by time of year and could be more than 40% during busy construction activities.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and external engineering resources.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to develop project plans and designs that comply with codes, RAGAGEP, and Vylor Engineering Standards.
• Review contractor estimates, monitor spending, and support project cost control.
• Assist in developing project schedules and coordinate activities with contractors and plant personnel to meet milestones.
• Oversee construction activities to ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Facilitate clear communication among project teams, contractors, engineers, suppliers, and plant personnel.
• Identify and resolve technical, logistical, and operational challenges throughout the lifecycle.
• Review submittals, drawings, change orders, and maintain records including closeout and as-builts.

Skills

Project planning

Cost control

Contractor management

Reading engineering drawings

PSM/MOC knowledge

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Agricultural, Construction or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Vylor Inc. in Johnston, IA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering activities from design through execution. The role coordinates engineering, procurement, and construction, supports scheduling and cost forecasting, and maintains change management processes in a hybrid in-office Tue–Thu, with remote Mon and Fri environment.

The position requires a B.S. in Mechanical, Agricultural, Construction or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of project development experience.