Project Engineer

Zeppelin Systems USA; Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeppelin Systems USA is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer to lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering tasks for bulk material handling systems in the food processing sector.

You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and isometrics, ensure QA/QC compliance, interface with clients, and support sales with technical proposals. This role requires travel up to 5-10% within North America and the ability to obtain a passport.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent BS degree
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience as project engineer
• Ability to manage multiple discipline projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and best practices
• Experience in bulk material handling systems for Food Processing Plants
• Experience in project execution, equipment specification and design (bulk material handling, conveyors, PLC)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering tasks. System component design and specification.
• Detail engineering including development, review and approval of PFDs, P&IDs, layout drawings and piping isometrics.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Interact with clients in a timely manner to interpret their needs and requirements.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager, engineering manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
• Continuously perform risk evaluation and control tasks on budgets (profitability), schedules, and quality, while reporting on the project's status.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Complete technical studies.
• Preparation of necessary documents, such as data sheets, utility lists, etc. Coordinate shipping requirements internally and externally.
• Developing specifications and RFQs for the project's needed equipment.
• Creating purchase requests for procurement.
• Bid comparisons based on price, technical and schedule.
• Troubleshoot client problems, design and propose solutions.
• Administer and manage contractor and vendor contracts.
• Support Sales in developing technical solutions for new projects based on his or her experience.
• Support Sales with feedback on up to date material cost information from current projects managed.
• Support Sales in technical presentations to clients.
• Expediting, approval process and QC inspections
• Solicit quotes for equipment as specified
• Bid comparisons based on price, technical and schedule

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word & Excel)

ERP/SAP

Job description

Zeppelin Systems USA is part of a worldwide organization, which is a global leader in the design and implementation of industrial control systems for bulk material handling systems. Our primary markets are in food and beverage, where the handling, weighing, mixing, and processing of powders and liquids is required.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering tasks. System component design and specification.
• Detail engineering including development, review and approval of PFDs, P&IDs, layout drawings and piping isometrics.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Interact with clients in a timely manner to interpret their needs and requirements.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager, engineering manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
• Continuously perform risk evaluation and control tasks on budgets (profitability), schedules, and quality, while reporting on the project's status.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Complete technical studies.
• Preparation of necessary documents, such as data sheets, utility lists, etc. Coordinate shipping requirements internally and externally.
• Developing specifications and RFQs for the project's needed equipment.
• Creating purchase requests for procurement.
• Bid comparisons based on price, technical and schedule.
• Troubleshoot client problems, design and propose solutions.
• Administer and manage contractor and vendor contracts.
• Support Sales in developing technical solutions for new projects based on his or her experience.
• Support Sales with feedback on up to date material cost information from current projects managed.
• Support Sales in technical presentations to clients.
• Expediting, approval process and QC inspections
• Solicit quotes for equipment as specified
• Bid comparisons based on price, technical and schedule

Job Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or similar BS degree
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience as project engineer
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.
• The focus of this position will be on projects for bulk material handling systems for Food Processing Plants.
• Experience in project execution, equipment specification and design as follows:
• Bulk material handling of dry and liquid materials, weighing, dosing, and batching o PFD & P&ID development and maintenance.
• Pneumatic conveying systems (dilute & dense phase technology)
• Belt & screw conveyors; vibrating screen separators
• Compounders, cyclones, filters, rotary valves, diverter valves, LIW feeders, scales, silos, weigh hoppers, structural steel platforms, bagging/packaging equipment, and PLC process control systems.
• Strong team player
• Valid DL and ability to obtain passport
• 5-10% project related travel within North America based on project demands.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Zeppelin System USA does not sponsor Employment Visas such as H1-B.
• Ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills (MS office Word and Excel, ERP/SAP, etc.)