Lead Project Engineer - Full Lifecycle in Agribusiness

Ag Processing Inc a cooperative; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer funded pension plan

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Health, dental and vision insurance

HSA, FSA

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering initiatives across our facilities, supporting operations and production teams from concept through startup. You will develop designs, analyze feasibility, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to drive projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 5–8 years of project engineering experience, with strong AutoCAD skills and the ability to read technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Agricultural preferred).
• 5–8 years of project engineering experience in agricultural, industrial, manufacturing, or processing environments; soybean processing a plus.
• Reading/interpretation of technical drawings, specifications, and instructions.
• Experience with AutoCAD and engineering documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual project designs and perform cost estimates and payback analyses.
• Lead projects through full lifecycle: preliminary engineering, design, bidding, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup.
• Coordinate with external firms, contractors, and vendors.
• Prepare design/build bid packages for competitive bids.
• Conduct engineering analyses to identify improvements and resolve issues.
• Review drawings, site plans, and flow diagrams; document field conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering initiatives across our facilities, supporting operations and production teams from concept through startup. You will develop designs, analyze feasibility, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to drive projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 5–8 years of project engineering experience, with strong AutoCAD skills and the ability to read technical