Project Engineer

SIMPLY STAFFED; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMPLY STAFFED is seeking a Project Engineer to develop engineering designs and manage project scope, coordinating with vendors to meet installation schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 2+ years experience, strong AutoCAD and MS Office skills, and willingness to travel up to 50% across sites.

You will review projects, prepare budgets, and oversee contract administration while applying codes and standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2+ years of experience required.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Strong communication, planning, teamwork, and adaptability; travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary engineering designs and material specifications.
• Prepare project cost estimates and conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic analysis for designs.
• Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes.
• Performs field work and translates completed projects into as-built drawings.
• Reviews engineering projects submitted by plants for accuracy and compliance.
• Act as project manager when needed and collaborate with management and engineering staff to implement plans.
• Design implementation coordinates with equipment vendors to plan layouts and ensure installation schedules are met.
• Reviews consultants’ work and recommends necessary adjustments.
• Reports and proposals conduct engineering planning, design, and operational studies during pre-project phases.
• Defines the scope of work and prepares, evaluates proposals; submits weekly status reports to management on schedule.
• Review of bids and project preparation assists with contract administration and reviews bid packages.
• Prepares project documents such as justifications, budget analyses, and schedules.
• Monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Administration

Engineering economics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Engineer:

• Develop preliminary engineering designs and material specifications.
• Prepare project cost estimates and conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic analysis for designs.
• Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes.
• Performs field work and translates completed projects into as-built drawings.
• Reviews engineering projects submitted by plants for accuracy and compliance.
• Act as project manager when needed. Collaborate with management and engineering staff to implement plans.
• Design Implementation Coordinates with equipment vendors to plan layouts and ensure installation schedules are met.
• Reviews consultants’ work and recommends necessary adjustments.
• Reports and Proposals Conducts engineering planning, design, and operational studies during pre-project phases.
• Defines the scope of work and prepares, evaluates proposals. Submits weekly status reports to management on schedule.
• Review of Bids and Project Preparation Assists with contract administration and reviews bid packages.
• Prepares project documents such as justifications, budget analyses, and schedules.
• Monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Project Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
• Food manufacturing experience required, strong knowledge of meat processing, case ready and packaged meats highly preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.