Project Manager - Engineer

Ag Processing Inc a cooperative; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer funded pension plan

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Health, dental and vision insurance

HSA, FSA

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering initiatives across our facilities, supporting operations and production teams from concept through startup. You will develop designs, analyze feasibility, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to drive projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 5–8 years of project engineering experience, with strong AutoCAD skills and the ability to read technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Agricultural preferred).
• 5–8 years of project engineering experience in agricultural, industrial, manufacturing, or processing environments; soybean processing a plus.
• Reading/interpretation of technical drawings, specifications, and instructions.
• Experience with AutoCAD and engineering documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual project designs and perform cost estimates and payback analyses.
• Lead projects through full lifecycle: preliminary engineering, design, bidding, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup.
• Coordinate with external firms, contractors, and vendors.
• Prepare design/build bid packages for competitive bids.
• Conduct engineering analyses to identify improvements and resolve issues.
• Review drawings, site plans, and flow diagrams; document field conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Build projects that make a difference. Grow your career with a company built to last. Looking for an engineering role where your work has a visible, measurable impact? Join AGP’s Corporate Engineering team and help shape the future of our facilities, operations, and production capabilities across the Midwest. We offer the opportunity to work on projects from initial concept and feasibility through design, construction, commissioning, and startup—giving you meaningful ownership and exposure to the full project lifecycle.

Why Join Us?

We’ve built our success on stability, long-term thinking, and investing in our people. Our strong financial history provides the security of an established organization while our continued growth creates opportunities for engineers who want to take on new challenges and advance their careers. Here, you’ll find:

• Meaningful engineering projects that directly impact plant operations and production
• The opportunity to take projects from concept through completion
• Collaboration with operations, purchasing, marketing, accounting, contractors, and engineering partners
• A stable, financially strong organization with a long-term commitment to its employees
• Opportunities to learn, expand your expertise, and grow your career
• An exceptional retirement and benefits package
• A strong emphasis on work/life balance

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager, you’ll support our operations and production teams by analyzing, developing, coordinating, and executing engineering projects across our facilities. You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing conceptual project designs, defining project requirements, identifying facility modifications, and preparing preliminary cost estimates and payback analyses to determine project feasibility.
• Leading projects through the full lifecycle, including preliminary engineering, field investigations, design, bidding, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Partnering with external engineering firms, contractors, and vendors to coordinate project design and execution.
• Developing design/build bid packages with the documentation needed to obtain complete and competitive bids.
• Performing engineering calculations and analyses to resolve operational issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Creating and reviewing drawings, including general arrangements, flow diagrams, and site plans.
• Conducting field investigations and documenting existing and as-built conditions to support project development.
• Working closely with internal teams—including engineering, operations, purchasing, and accounting—to keep projects moving forward.
• Coordinating work assignments and priorities to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering preferred.
• 5–8 years of project engineering experience, preferably in an agricultural, industrial, manufacturing, or processing environment. Soybean processing experience is a plus.
• Well-rounded engineering knowledge that can be functional across disciplines.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction practices, procedures, and applicable industry regulations.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and instructions.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and engineering documentation standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make informed decisions using available information.
• Ability to coordinate schedules and resources to keep projects on track.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including occasional overnight travel.

Make Your Next Move Count

If you’re an engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems, working alongside operations, and seeing your designs become reality, this is an opportunity to make an impact. Join a company where your experience is valued, your work matters, and you can build a long-term engineering career with an organization that continues to grow.

Salary

*Salary commensurate with experience.

Organization Summary

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is a cooperative that processes, sells and transports soybeans, grains, and related products. Our company has become one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world and our plants process soybeans that can be used in a variety of products such as animal feed, vegetable oil, and fuels. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a benefit package that includes:

• 100% employer funded pension plan
• 401k retirement plan (Roth and Traditional options) with a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Long term disability insurance & salary continuation
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Paid time off

AGP is a leading U.S. agribusiness with primary operations as a soybean processor/refiner producing and marketing soybean meal, refined soybean oil, and biodiesel. Founded over 40 years ago, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation — both in the U.S. and internationally. Today, AGP’s owners include local and regional cooperatives representing approximately 200,000 farmers throughout the U.S. As one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world, AGP operates 10 soybean plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota, as well as four soybean oil refineries, and three biodiesel production facilities. In addition to commodity-based products, AGP produces and markets AminoPlus®, a high-performance soy bypass protein product for the dairy industry. AGP values its more than 1,100 employees by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that includes: 100% employer funded pension plan 401k retirement plan (Roth and Traditional options) with a company match Health, dental and vision insurance Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts Long term disability insurance & salary continuation Company paid life insurance Wellness program Tuition reimbursement Adoption assistance Paid time off