Project Engineer

Locus AG; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Locus Fermentation Solutions is seeking a part-time Project Engineer to oversee the installation of fermentation tanks and the supporting building structure in the Northeast Ohio area. You will bridge internal engineering, architectural, and contractor teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and timely installation of equipment.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical or civil/structural background, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with blueprints and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in project engineering, facility layout design, or heavy equipment installation.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting industrial facility blueprints, structural schematics, and piping layouts.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or BIM/Revit is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of foundation loading, structural support systems, and rigging procedures for large vessels.
• Soft Skills: Excellent project management, communication, and vendor-negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Coordination: Review and validate engineering drawings, datasheets, and P&IDs for tanks and building design.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Serve as the primary technical liaison for tank fabricators, structural steel contractors, and foundation pouring crews.
• Spatial & Rigging Logistics: Coordinate the structural integration of the tanks into the building layout, ensuring optimal clearance, proper foundation load ratings, and safe rigging/placement sequencing.
• On-Site Supervision: Conduct routine on-site inspections in the Greater Cleveland area to monitor construction progress, verify installation tolerances, and resolve field engineering issues.
• Project Tracking: Maintain project schedules, manage RFIs, review submittals, and ensure compliance with local building codes, OSHA standards, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Vendor negotiations

Blueprint interpretation

Rigging procedures

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Civil Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

BIM/Revit

Job description

Project Engineer-FermentationTank & Facility Installation

Company: Locus Fermentation Solutions

Status: Contract 1099

Part Time (approx. 20-30 hrs/week)

Reports To: VP of Operations

Who WE are…

Locus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company delivering high performance, bio-based solutions across agriculture, energy, mining, and industrial markets. We specialize in advanced fermentation and formulation technologies that push performance beyond the limits of conventional chemistry.

OUR MISSION is to redefine what’s possible by using biosurfactants and microbial solutions as powerful performance amplifiers – driving superior solution performance while improving sustainability across industries.

We are looking for creative and collaborative outside-the-box thinkers who thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial style environments. Learn more about us at Locusfs.com!

What you’ll be doing:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer on a part-time basis to oversee the engineering, coordination, and installation of multiple fermentation tanksand the dedicated building structure designed to house them.

In this role, you will act as the technical point of contact, bridging the gap between our internal team, structural architects, tank manufacturers, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) contractors. The ideal candidate has strong foundation in mechanical or civil/structural engineering and a proven track record of managing equipment-intensive facility buildouts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Coordination:Review and validate engineering drawings, datasheets, and P&IDs for both the storage tanks and the surrounding building design.
• Vendor & Contractor Management:Serve as the primary technical liaison for tank fabricators, structural steel contractors, and foundation pouring crews.
• Spatial & Rigging Logistics:Coordinate the structural integration of the tanks into the building layout, ensuring optimal clearance, proper foundation load ratings, and safe rigging/placement sequencing.
• On-Site Supervision:Conduct routine on-site inspections in the Greater Cleveland area to monitor construction progress, verify installation tolerances, and resolve field engineering issues.
• Project Tracking:Maintain project schedules, manage Requests for Information (RFIs), review submittals, and ensure compliance with local building codes, OSHA standards, and environmental regulations. Report to management progress and any problems that are foreseen

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a highly related discipline.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in project engineering, facility layout design, or heavy equipment installation.
• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency reading and interpreting industrial facility blueprints, structural schematics, and piping layouts.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or BIM/Revit is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of foundation loading, structural support systems, and rigging procedures for large vessels.

• Soft Skills: Excellent project management, communication, and vendor-negotiation skills.
• Logistics: Must be locally based in Northeast Ohio to accommodate scheduled weekly site visits.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.