Site Project Engineer – Food Processing & Manufacturing

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Project Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design and optimize production processes, manage small to mid-size projects, and collaborate with plants and vendors to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years of experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel 50% to other locations to support initiatives across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary engineering designs and material specifications.
• Prepare project cost estimates and conduct feasibility studies.
• Perform design reviews and translate projects into as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors to plan layouts and ensure installation schedules are met.
• Review consultants’ work and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Assist with contract administration and review bid packages.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

MS Office

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineering Management or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Project Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design and optimize production processes, manage small to mid-size projects, and collaborate with plants and vendors to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years of experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel 50% to other locations to support initiatives across the network.