Senior Capital Project Engineer

Henpen Corporation; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henpen Corporation in Ottumwa, Iowa, is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, execute, and oversee capital projects, applying engineering standards and procedures.

You will design, cost, and schedule construction, procure equipment, and manage bid packages, while mentoring early-career engineers and ensuring food safety compliance.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least four years of related experience, with relocation assistance and incentive bonus available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum four years of related work experience.
• Experience with large capital projects or portfolios is preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and estimate time and cost for construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems and components.
• Analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision and escalate only the most complex issues.
• Coordinate staffing and development of construction, commissioning, and start-up plans.
• Lead equipment specification and procurement and develop, review, and award bid packages for equipment and labor.
• Mentor early career engineers through hands-on training and project work.
• Manage multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Minimum four years of related work experience

Job description

Project Engineer (OOJ - 47588)

Ottumwa,Iowa, USA

Job Description

The Senior Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and where applicable, execute engineering deliverables for one or more of our broad core technology or engineering area. We seek a professional who will develop and apply engineering standards and procedures, providing advice on issues within the engineering field.

Key Accountabilities

Plan, design and estimate time and cost, overseeing construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems and components.

Analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures.

Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.

Coordinate staffing and development of construction, commissioning, and start-up plans.

Lead equipment specification and procurement. Develop, review, and award bid packages for equipment and labor.

Informally lead, mentor, and coach early career engineers through hands‑on training and project work.

Will manage multimillion dollar budgets.

Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical a must.

Minimum of four years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to execute large capital projects or portfolio of projects

Previous experience in food manufacturing

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Worldwide company operating in over 70 countries. Over 160,000 employees. Great reputation.

Relocation assistance is offered as well as incentive bonus.

Screening Questions

Do you have a bachelor’s degree ?

Do you have at least four years of related work experience?

Have you demonstrated the ability to execute large capital projects or portfolio of projects?

Do you have previous experience in food or related industries?

Are you willing to relocate to Iowa & work on site full time?

Do you have experience with seeking formal approval through a phase-gate process with stakeholders?

Do you have any experience sizing process equipment, etc. (pumps, piping, steam systems, tanks)?