Project Engineer

Verbio North America; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Generous vacation and sick time

Advancement and bonus opportunities

Job summary

Verbio North America is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and coordinate plant projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 5 years of project management experience in relevant industries like ethanol or chemicals.

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one, including health and dental insurance, generous vacation days, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in an industrial setting.
• Plant level experience in ethanol, chemical, refining, or agricultural processing industries required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including operating manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development of plant projects from feasibility to execution.
• Manage project costs to the approved budget and handle changes through formal processes.
• Develop project documentation and financial requests for approvals.

Skills

Project management

Chemical unit operations

MS Office

CAD

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering

MBA or Graduate Engineering Degree

Job description

What We Will Expect From You

The Project Engineer will lead and coordinate plant projects including feasibility, scope, development, and execution in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. The role will work closely with cross‑functional teams to improve plant reliability by addressing failure areas with projects and equipment upgrades, assist in optimizing planned turnarounds, and play a key part in envisioning, strategizing, and developing a plan to support the future of the site. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Position Details

Job Type: Full‑Time

Pay: $80k‑$110k

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Mon‑Fri

Location: South Bend, Indiana

Travel: Limited to None

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Develop project execution plans and communicate the project plan to cross‑functional teams.
• Lead and coordinate the development of projects including the profitable, reliable and on‑time launch of projects.
• Develop project documentation and financial requests based on cost estimates, schedules, and ROI proposals for approval.

Responsibilities

• Build technical bid packages for use in estimating project costs and execute projects within budget.
• Manage project costs to the approved budgeted amount and manage changes through the formal change order process.
• Develop project controls, prepare, and review equipment specifications, manage procurement needs and start‑up plans for projects.
• Lead and resolve technical discussions and presentations including design reviews and technical meetings with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Develop strong working relationships along the manufacturing and engineering continuum and other key functional units.
• Facilitate root‑cause analysis and provide engineering support to trouble‑shoot and identify solutions to resolve technical problems.
• Apply knowledge of project management guidelines and their applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, required
• MBA or Graduate Engineering Degree, preferred
• Plant level experience in one of the following industries required—Ethanol, Chemical, Refining Industry (involving distillation) or Agricultural processing
• 5+ years of project management experience in an industrial setting
• Experience with chemical unit operations
• High technical proficiency including MS Office and CAD
• General understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, blueprints, electrical schematics, PLC’s, and chemicals
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including operating manuals, procedures, and policies
• Strong organizational competencies and an attention to detail
• Manage priorities under pressure

Physical Demands

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long‑sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety‑toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves.
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/descend/ work from stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

What’s In It For You

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company paid short & long‑term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans.
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 40 hrs sick
  • Paid vacation time
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule.
• Advancement and bonus opportunities.
• Career Development: on‑the‑job training and skills development.

Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.