Sr. Project Engineer

Mars; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to lead the design and installation of projects, acting as a senior member of the engineering community on site and with the project teams.

This role focuses on delivering safe, secure, and environmentally responsible results, with travel up to 50% and collaboration across process, packaging, electrical disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience coordinating or managing medium-scale projects ($2–$10M).
• Experience with structured safety, security and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to motivate teams and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong multi-tasking and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel 30–50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end projects with emphasis on safety and environmental sustainability.
• Engage with project teams and foster proactive ownership.
• Balance project execution with cross-functional support.
• Create a positive team environment with psychological safety.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security and environmental policies.
• Deliver projects that are safe and responsible.

Skills

Project management

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Engineering fundamentals

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Sr. Project Engineer

As a Sr. Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and installation of projects. Your role will be a senior active member of the Engineering community, site technical team, the local engineering team, and assigned project team(s). Additionally, you will be responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how to successfully execute and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in medium scale ($2 - $10M) project coordination or project management
• Demonstrated experience working within structured safety, security, and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Proven track record of motivating team members and driving project tasks to completion.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities with experience balancing project execution
• Basic understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services
• In-depth understanding of designated functional engineering area of expertise (for specific job requirement i.e. controls, process, packaging)
• Ability to travel approximately 30-50% depending on project demands.

Preferred:

• 8+ years of experience managing large scale (greater than $10M) cross-functional project teams in safety-critical or highly regulated environments.
• Project Management experience within CPG (food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, or equivalent safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH).

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead and manage end-to-end projects with an unwavering commitment to safety, security, and environmental sustainability.
• Active engagement with project team members, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages proactive ownership of tasks.
• Multi-task seamlessly across project execution, cross-functional support, and continuous self-development to expand the impact of your role.
• Champion a positive, winning team environment rooted in psychological safety, mutual trust, and shared confidence.
• Consistently align with, model, and reinforce all company safety, security, and environmental policies.
• Managing projects to deliver safe, secure, and environmentally responsible results

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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