Plant Project Engineer: Safety & Innovation Lead

Pilgrim's; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage after

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects across its poultry processing plants, driving innovation, safety, and operational excellence. The role involves planning, execution, and delivery from design through commissioning, with collaboration across Engineering, Plant Operations, Maintenance, and external contractors.

The position may be located at one of Pilgrim’s facilities in Marshville, NC, Nacogdoches, TX, or Sumter, SC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong AutoCAD, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create capital budgeted projects and expenditures for poultry processing plants.
• Serve as project lead, developing timelines, coordinating support, and tracking progress.
• Primary liaison between Contractors and plant personnel, assisting with layouts, verification of utilities, and weekend supervision of Contractors.
• Plan and attend safety meetings surrounding projects including acting in an enforcement role as needed.
• Coordinate appropriate utilities for work, involving relocation of existing utilities and installation of new utilities as needed.
• Maintain and improve as-built drawings, drawing retention, and version control, including facilities, equipment, utilities, and property.
• Perform other projects/assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Communication

Project management

Analytical

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects across its poultry processing plants, driving innovation, safety, and operational excellence. The role involves planning, execution, and delivery from design through commissioning, with collaboration across Engineering, Plant Operations, Maintenance, and external contractors.

The position may be located at one of Pilgrim’s facilities in Marshville, NC, Nacogdoches, TX, or Sumter, SC.