Project engineer/project manager (food industry)

Proxima Centauri - Marketing and Human Ressources; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits from day one

Employer-matched retirement after 6+

Job summary

Proxima Centauri - Marketing and Human Ressources is seeking a Project Engineer and a Project Manager to join our Utah team. Positions support or lead multidisciplinary projects from design through commissioning and close-out, with travel up to 40% as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing or related engineering field and have strong P&ID and design documentation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years engineering experience for Project Engineer role.
• 10+ years project management or process engineering experience for Project Manager role.
• Experience in food & beverage, dairy, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, biotech industries.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, and engineering docs.
• Able to travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment lists from approved P&IDs.
• Perform calculations, sizing, and analyses.
• Prepare specs and support RFQ process.
• Analyze supplier proposals and participate in vendor selection.
• Support procurement and supplier follow-up.
• Lead design reviews and project meetings.
• Plan and monitor schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate fabrication, installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, start-up.
• Ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and safety.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

For more than 100 years, our client has been designing, building, and maintaining industrial facilities for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage, and energy sectors. As a global organization operating in more than 35 countries, our client is recognized for its expertise in engineering, automation, electrical systems, instrumentation, and turnkey project delivery.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Project Engineer and a Project manager to join its Utah team. Depending on experience and qualifications, the successful candidate will support or lead the execution of multidisciplinary projects from engineering and design through commissioning and project close-out.

Responsibilities:

Engineering & Technical activities

• Develop equipment lists from approved P&IDs;
• Perform technical calculations, equipment sizing, and engineering analyses;
• Prepare technical specifications and support the RFQ process;
• Analyze supplier proposals and participate in vendor selection;
• Support procurement activities and supplier follow-up;
• Participate in design reviews including P&IDs, layouts, piping systems, and 3D models;
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and progress to support successful project delivery;
• Coordinate material control and equipment reception activities;
• Prepare technical bid packages for contractors;
• Review technical documentation and ensure compliance with project specifications.

Project Management & execution

• Plan and execute projects according to company standards and best practices;
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements;
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and customer representatives;
• Lead project meetings and maintain regular communication with stakeholders;
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when required;
• Coordinate fabrication, installation, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and start-up activities;
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to specifications;
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle;
• Support project close-out activities and final documentation.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Food, Agricultural, Biological Engineering, or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience for Project Engineer candidates;
• Minimum of 10 years of project management or process engineering experience for Project Manager candidates;
• Experience in the food & beverage, dairy, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related process industries;
• Strong understanding of P&IDs, layouts, isometric drawings, and engineering documentation;
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Willingness and availability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary based on experience;
• Comprehensive benefits coverage from day one;
• Employer-matched retirement savings plan after 6 months;
• Daily travel and extended-stay allowances when applicable;
• Company-provided mobile phone;
• Three (3) weeks of vacation;
• Five (5) personal days per year.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a global organization while developing your career in engineering or project management, we encourage you to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.