Senior Project Engineer - Meat Processing | Travel 50%

True North Consultants, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects and drive critical initiatives with precision.

The role requires strong project management, AutoCAD proficiency, and budgeting skills, with travel to other locations about 50% of the time. You will collaborate with senior leaders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• PM skills, contract administration, and scheduling knowledge.
• Ability to manage multi-million-dollar projects and budgets.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.
• Ensure designs meet standards and codes; validate field work.
• Coordinate activities 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 project documentation.
• Prepare proposals and evaluate bids during pre-project planning.
• Monitor installations to ensure specs, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Manage project budgets to achieve financial targets.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects and drive critical initiatives with precision.

The role requires strong project management, AutoCAD proficiency, and budgeting skills, with travel to other locations about 50% of the time. You will collaborate with senior leaders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.