Project Engineer: Food Processing & Process Optimization

Smithfield Foods; Arnold (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Arnold, PA is seeking a Project Engineer to design and manage engineering projects in the pork and packaged meat industry. You will develop preliminary designs, conduct economic analyses, and act as project manager when needed, collaborating with plants and vendors to meet budget and schedule.

You will lead small teams, coordinate with equipment vendors, and prepare proposals and justifications for capital projects.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Design Work – develop preliminary engineering designs and material specifications; prepare cost estimates; conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses.
• Design Implementation – coordinate with equipment vendors to plan layouts and schedules.
• Reports and Proposals – conduct planning, design and studies; define scope and prepare proposals; submit weekly status reports.
• Review of Bids and Project Preparation – assist with contract administration; review bid packages; monitor installations and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Codes and standards interpretation

Engineering economics

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Travel to other locations (50%)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Arnold, PA is seeking a Project Engineer to design and manage engineering projects in the pork and packaged meat industry. You will develop preliminary designs, conduct economic analyses, and act as project manager when needed, collaborating with plants and vendors to meet budget and schedule.

You will lead small teams, coordinate with equipment vendors, and prepare proposals and justifications for capital projects.