Senior Capital Project Engineer - Food Plant Upgrades

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

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.