Project Engineer - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM seeks a Project Engineer for the East Plant in Decatur, IL. The role reports to the site Project Engineering Manager and leads design, approval, and construction of capital projects, including AFE lifecycle management and commissioning in partnership with improvement and process technology teams.

The engineer will apply FEL principles, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure adherence to engineering standards and procedures across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of project/process engineering experience; PSM experience a plus.
• Ability to apply engineering competencies to practical scenarios.
• Experience with design, approval, and construction of capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital project design and implementation from inception to commissioning.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and scope; balance resources.
• Prepare AFEs and lifecycle management from creation to capitalization.
• Provide field oversight of equipment and contractor personnel on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Field oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PI

Maximo

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, SharePoint)

Job description

Project Engineer – East Plant, Decatur, IL

Position Summary: The East Plant Project Engineer reports to the site Project Engineering Manager and is a key member of the east plant improvement organization. The Project Engineer will oversee the design and implementation of capital projects, and is responsible for AFE lifecycle management and will manage the execution portion of capital projects in partnership with improvement and process technology engineering teams. The project engineer will focus on the detailed design, approval, preparation and construction of projects and will support the improvement team on process engineering, prioritization, ideation, business case and commissioning. A sound understanding of FEL principles and industry best-practices for engineering and construction is vital to success in this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with improvement engineers, ensure stewardship of viable capital projects from inception to commissioning
• Effective management of personnel and resources to balance schedules, budgets, and scope/quality of projects
• Preparation of AFEs and lifecycle management – creation though capitalization.
• Provide oversight of equipment and contractor personnel during the course of projects by working in the field on a daily basis
• Provide updates (written and verbal) on project activities and key metrics to managers and other stakeholders
• Develop requests for proposals, equipment sizing, equipment utility lists, detail P&ID’s, and other front end engineering tasks
• Proactively participate in safety, environmental, quality, and production processes in order to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Assist in developing operating procedures and training production personnel on unit operations for start-up
• Maintain an awareness of industry trends and investigate the means by which projects can be improved, implemented, and managed - this includes capturing lessons learned and developing best practices ensuring compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures
• Develop colleagues through training, technical support, and mentoring opportunities.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of project/process engineering experience, PSM experience a plus
• Must be able to apply engineering competencies to practical real world situations
• Colleague will design processing systems and equipment required for the production of food grade products
• General knowledge of codes, relevant standards, and materials/metallurgy related to processing equipment
• Knowledge of industrial chemical and food production plant processes and related systems such as: pressure vessels, reactors, distillation, spray drying, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, dry powder technologies, utilities, packaging, and other unit operations is desired
• Strong leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Interpersonal skills include handling conflict, motivating personnel, as well as instructing/training/mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Must be able to effectively interact with employees and managers at multiple levels and locations.
• An ability to utilize independent judgement to solve problems and have excellent organizational skills to drive continuous improvements, and handle multiple ongoing tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage personnel, budgets, schedules, and other resources.
• Excellent communication skills- both verbal and detailed written, are required.
• General knowledge of software systems such as PI, Maximo, Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, Word, and SharePoint), and AutoCAD.

Physical Demands

• This role works in a plant environment and will be expected to initiate work based on general instructions from management.
• The physical requirements of the job requires ability to climb stairs, lift 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, working adjusted hours, and wearing a respirator when required and as instructed.
• Prompt and consistent attendance is required.

Employees working at the Specialty Ingredient locations may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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