Project Engineer

Job Juncture; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Senior Capital Project Engineer to lead engineering deliverables for core technology areas and to develop engineering standards and procedures. The role involves advising on technical issues and driving capital projects within a global manufacturing context.

Based in Ottumwa, IA, you will manage budgets, equipment specs, bid packages, and start-up plans while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical is required.
• Minimum of four years of related work experience.
• Preferred qualifications include ability to execute large capital projects and experience in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and estimate time and cost for construction and maintenance of facilities, systems and components.
• Analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or failures.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision and escalate only the most complex problems.
• Coordinate staffing and development of construction, commissioning, and start-up plans.
• Lead equipment specification and procurement; develop, review, and award bid packages for equipment and labor.
• Mentor and coach early career engineers through hands-on training and project work.
• Manage multimillion-dollar budgets and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical

Job description

The Senior Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and where applicable, execute engineering deliverables for one or more of our broad core technology or engineering area. We seek a professional who will develop and apply engineering standards and procedures, providing advice on issues within the engineering field.

Key Accountabilities

Plan, design and estimate time and cost, overseeing construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems and components.

Analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures.

Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.

Coordinate staffing and development of construction, commissioning, and start-up plans.

Lead equipment specification and procurement. Develop, review, and award bid packages for equipment and labor.

Informally lead, mentor, and coach early career engineers through hands-on training and project work.

Will manage multimillion dollar budgets.

Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in engineering or technical a must.

Minimum of four years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to execute large capital projects or portfolio of projects

Previous experience in food manufacturing

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Worldwide company operating in over 70 countries. Over 160,000 employees. Great reputation.