Senior Project Engineer

E. & J. Gallo Winery; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k plans

Profit sharing

Employee wine shop

Job summary

Gallo Glass in California is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. You will own projects from concept through start-up, coordinate with operations, maintenance, vendors and leadership, and ensure timely delivery while meeting regulatory and site standards.

You’ll manage scopes, resources and budgets, translate plans into installations, and guide multi-disciplinary teams through design, construction, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with increasing responsibility in engineering/project roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through start-up.
• Proven ability to manage scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Understanding of regulatory and operational standards in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects to improve safety, quality, efficiency and cost performance.
• Own projects from concept through execution, aligning resources and schedules.
• Translate complex plans into real-world installations across design, construction and start-up.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Capital project execution

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree

Master’s Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma + 11 years experience

Job description

Gallo Glass, established in 1958, is a state-of-the-art highly-innovative glass manufacturer committed to meeting the needs of its customers while minimizing its impact on the environment. The largest glass plant on the West Coast, and the only glass plant in the world solely dedicated to the wine and spirits industry, Gallo Glass is a family owned and operated company. Running 24 hours a day 365 days a year, the plant turns 1500 tons of molten glass from natural raw materials all sourced in California, into 2 million bottles per day. Come see for yourself and join Gallo Glass: California Pure.

A Taste of What You'll Do

As a Senior Project Engineer at Glass, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing by leading projects that bring new systems, capabilities, and innovations to life. Working cross-functionally, you’ll partner with operations, maintenance, vendors, and leadership to design, build, and start up capital projects that directly impact safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of projects from concept through execution—developing scopes, aligning resources, managing budgets, and ensuring timelines are met. You’ll translate complex plans into real-world installations, guiding projects through design, construction, and start-up while navigating competing priorities across scope, schedule, and cost. Along the way, you’ll influence key decisions and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

You’ll lead multiple projects or components of larger initiatives, coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure successful delivery. Your ability to communicate clearly, build alignment, and remove roadblocks will be essential as you drive progress and maintain momentum.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact—improving existing systems, supporting new product commercialization, and helping build the next generation of glass manufacturing capabilities. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working in a dynamic environment, and delivering results that matter, this role offers the chance to grow your career while making a meaningful difference.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus 7 years of Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Industrial Architecture, Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility, which may include Gallo TMDP or OMDP experience; OR Bachelor of Science Degree plus 9 years of Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Industrial Architecture, Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Master’s Degree in Engineering plus 5 years of Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Industrial Architecture, Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility, which may include Gallo TMDP or OMDP experience; OR High School Diploma or State‑issued equivalency certificate plus 11 years of Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Industrial Architecture, Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Understands Basic Engineering and can follow standard work to achieve goals.
• May be required to travel at least 25% of the time, domestically, for project meetings at site or vendor offices, construction oversight, start-up management, clear communication with site, project continuity and effective project leadership.
• May be required to travel up to 5% of the time, internationally, for Factory Acceptance Testing and meetings at vendor offices.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• BS in Engineering Management, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bio‑Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering, plus 7 years managing projects.
• Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, including management of construction and start-up, budgets, schedules, procurement, and status reporting.

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well‑being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment‑based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on‑site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out‑of‑work behavior, such as off‑duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non‑psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.