Project Engineer

Illinois Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Time Off

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Project Engineer for our Cairo, IL facility. The role involves design and construction of new projects and modification of existing equipment to improve safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with internal teams and outside consultants to deliver projects on time and on budget. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5 years of plant operations experience, with strong skills in AutoCad, MS Office, and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 3–5 years of plant operations, maintenance or safety experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCad, Word, Excel and Project.
• Knowledge of NFPA 36, NFPA 61, OSHA and EPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety activities and ensure facility safety requirements are followed.
• Design, feasibility studies, and cost estimates for new projects.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors; manage schedules and budgets.
• Develop equipment specs and bid packages; review project costs for savings.

Skills

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Autonomy

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical, or chemical engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Job description

# Project EngineerBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from BungeSend to Friend**City :** Cairo **State :** Illinois (US-IL) **Country :** United States (US) **Requisition Number :** 48606 **A Day in the Life:** The project engineer will be involved in the design and construction of new projects and modification of existing equipment and efficiency improvements as required to meet safety, commercial expectations, maximize operating efficiencies and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The work will include performing in-house design and coordination with outside consultants and contractors as necessary for successful project completion. Equipment selection, procurement and construction contract administration are typical duties of the project engineer. **What You'll Be Doing:** * Actively and enthusiastically participate in and lead facility safety activities.* When designing projections and/or troubleshooting equipment, ensure that safety requirements of the facility are followed.* Conceptually designs and performs feasibility studies for new projects.* Develop cost estimates for projects.* Develop DCF models for large projects.* Manage outside consulting engineers/contractors and coordinate project activities with the plant.* Develop equipment specifications and prepare construction bid packages.* Ensure project schedules and costs projections are achieved.* Complete problem solving and troubleshooting on an as need bases and as requested by the plant management.* Catalog and control all Plant drawings and p&ids. **Skills/Experience Requirements:** * Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical, or chemical engineering required.* 3 to 5 years of experience in plant operations, maintenance and safety is required.* Proficiency with applicable computer software packages including AutoCad, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.* Knowledge of design codes and government regulations affecting the industry including NFPA 36, NFPA 61, OSHA and EPA is preferred.* Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and interest with strong problem solving skills.* Demonstrates organizational and planning capabilities.* Has worked on projects of $1M to $2.5M, that are complex projects impacting multiple departments.* Has completed projects successfully on time and on budget that met expectations and responsibilities including safety compliance during project construction, during startup and when fully operational.* Able to complete lengthy pre-planning including actively reviewing project costs for cost savings opportunities. Quantifiable improvement in KPI efficiency with value creation annually at 250K.* Participation in making sure industry best practice questions are being asked on local plant capital and major expense projects.* Able to work autonomously with minimal support.* Must be able to take on call duty. **Benefits:** * Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.* Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.* Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.* Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience + 0 - 9 years: 25 days + 10 - 19 years: 30 days + 20+ years: 35 days At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com. Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core: • **We Are One Team** - **Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive** • **We Lead The Way** - **Agile, Empowered, Innovative** • **We Do What's Right** - **Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity** If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge **Job Segment:** Facilities, Project Engineer, Construction, Compliance, Chemical Engineer, Operations, Engineering, Legal