Senior Project Engineer

SIMPLY STAFFED; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMPLY STAFFED in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to develop engineering designs, material specifications, and cost estimates while coordinating with vendors and plant teams to keep projects on schedule.

You will review submissions for accuracy, manage budgets, create as-built drawings, support pre-project planning, and ensure conformance with codes and standards. AutoCAD experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor1s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field with 5+ years experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles related to food processing and meat industry (preferred).
• AutoCAD experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies to support design choices.
• Ensure designs meet required standards and codes; validate field work and create as-built drawings.
• Review submissions for accuracy and compliance; coordinate with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule.
• Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
• Review consultant work, maintain documentation (manuals, drawings, specs, vendor contacts).
• Plan and review pre-project phases; define scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.
• Submit regular status reports; assist with contract administration and monitor installations to meet specs, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Feasibility studies

Education

Bachelor1s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Project Engineer:

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.
• Responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
• Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
• Review consultant work and suggest changes as needed, and maintain documentation, including manuals, drawings, specs, and vendor contacts.
• Conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.
• Submit regular status reports to management, assist with contract administration and prepares project documents and monitor installations to ensure they meet specs, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Senior Project Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
• AutoCAD experience.