Onsite Denver Project Engineer — Capital Projects Lead

Dawn Foods Ltd.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(K) + company match

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional training

Career advancement

Job summary

Dawn Foods is seeking a Project Engineer for our Denver, CO facility to manage capital projects from inception to completion. You will work with engineers, plant leadership, and outside vendors to deliver packaging, infrastructure, and productivity improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and at least 5 years' experience in process manufacturing. The position is onsite with typical hours and up to 15% travel, offering competitive compensation and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing capital projects in process manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience with project management techniques and tools.
• Experience in food industry or consumer packaged goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects including budget, schedule, conceptual/FEL engineering, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, construction management, startup and close-out.
• Coordinate and manage external engineering firms and vendors as necessary.
• Monitor design progress and ensure deliverables meet KPIs.
• Lead project scope, cost estimation, and scheduling with internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification.
• Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of projects.
• Maintain milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling.
• Use PMO system for project management functions.
• Ensure designs comply with Corporate, FSQA, and EHS requirements and FDA/OSHA regulations.
• Communicate effectively across levels and functions.
• Collaborate with central engineering resources, plant quality, safety, and operations leadership.
• Coordinate all aspects of projects from design to installation and closing.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools as needed.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting as required.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dawn Foods is seeking a Project Engineer for our Denver, CO facility to manage capital projects from inception to completion. You will work with engineers, plant leadership, and outside vendors to deliver packaging, infrastructure, and productivity improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and at least 5 years' experience in process manufacturing. The position is onsite with typical hours and up to 15% travel, offering competitive compensation and strong benefits.