Project Engineer - Lead Safe, Efficient Plant Upgrades

Bunge; Good Hope (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family Support – 6 weeks parental/fert

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO based on experience

Job summary

Bunge in Destrehan, LA, seeks a Project Engineer to design and construct new equipment and modify existing systems to meet safety, commercial, and efficiency goals. You will coordinate in‑house design with outside consultants, select equipment, procure, and administer construction contracts to optimize plant performance.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, cost estimation, and schedule adherence, with responsibilities spanning design, bid packaging, and KPI‑driven improvements across complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering as listed.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in plant operations, maintenance and safety.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Word, Excel and Project.
• Knowledge of NFPA, OSHA and EPA regulations preferred.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in and lead facility safety activities.
• Ensure safety requirements are followed in design and troubleshooting.
• Conceptually design and perform feasibility studies for new projects.
• Develop cost estimates and DCF models for large projects.
• Manage outside engineers/contractors and coordinate with the plant.
• Develop equipment specifications and construction bid packages.
• Ensure schedules and cost projections are met.
• Complete problem solving and troubleshooting as needed.
• Catalog and control all plant drawings and P&IDs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Organizational planning

Communication skills

Collaborative team player

Autonomous work style

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical, or chemical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Bunge in Destrehan, LA, seeks a Project Engineer to design and construct new equipment and modify existing systems to meet safety, commercial, and efficiency goals. You will coordinate in‑house design with outside consultants, select equipment, procure, and administer construction contracts to optimize plant performance.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, cost estimation, and schedule adherence, with responsibilities spanning design, bid packaging, and KPI‑driven improvements across complex