Senior Project Engineer - Food Processing (Travel 50%)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead data-driven design and implementation plans that optimize production processes, reduce costs, and maximize efficiency.

You will oversee a small team on medium- to large-scale projects, travel up to 50% to support field installations and vendor coordination, and ensure projects meet timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles for food processing and the meat industry.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Project management skills including contract administration and codes interpretation; experience managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Proficiency in engineering economics and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.
• Ensure designs meet required standards and codes; validate field work and create as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy; coordinate with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule.
• Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
• Review consultant work 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 and monitor installations to ensure they meet specs, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Microsoft Office

Teamwork / collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning

Scheduling

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Engineering Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead data-driven design and implementation plans that optimize production processes, reduce costs, and maximize efficiency.

You will oversee a small team on medium- to large-scale projects, travel up to 50% to support field installations and vendor coordination, and ensure projects meet timelines and budgets.