Sr. Project Engineer

Pilgrim's; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to drive innovation and operational excellence across multiple processing plant projects.

You will lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex initiatives to enhance plant performance, efficiency, and safety, coordinating with Engineering, Plant Operations, Maintenance, and contractors. This role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Structural Engineering, and strong AutoCAD, MS Office, and leadership

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Experience: Three to five years of previous experience required.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; above average AutoCAD skills. Strong communication, project management, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Creation of capital budgeted projects and expenditures for the poultry processing plants.
• Serve as Project Lead on projects, developing timelines, coordinating support, and tracking progress.
• Primary liaison between Contractors and plant personnel assisting in layouts, verification of existing and future utilities, assisting with weekend supervision of Contractors.
• Plan and attend safety meetings surrounding projects including acting in an enforcement role as needed.
• Coordinate appropriate utilities for work, involving relocation of existing utilities and installation of new utilities as needed.
• Maintain and improve our as-built drawings, drawing retention, and version control. Includes facilities, equipment, utilities, and property.
• Perform other projects/assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

Sr. Project Engineer

At Pilgrim’s,Safety IsACondition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

The Senior Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and operational excellence across multiple processing plant projects. This positionis responsible forleading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering initiatives that enhance plant performance, efficiency, and safety. Working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Plant Operations, Maintenance, and external contractors,the Sr. Project Engineer ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This role involves managing all phases of the project lifecycle, frominitialconcept and design through installation, commissioning, and final handoff.

• This position will be located at one of these Pilgrim’s facilities in Marshville, NC, Nacogdoches, TX or Sumter, SC. This is NOT a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Creation of capital budgeted projects and expenditures for the poultry processing plants
• Serve as Project Lead on projects, developing timelines, coordinating support, and trackingprogress.
• Primary liaison between Contractors and plant personnelassistingin layouts, verification of existing and future utilities,assistingwith weekend supervision of Contractors.
• Plan and attend safety meetings surrounding projects including acting in an enforcement role as needed.
• Coordinateappropriateutilitiesfor work, involving relocation of existing utilities and installation of new utilities as needed.
• Maintain andimproveour as-built drawings, drawing retention, and version control.Includes facilities, equipment, utilities, and property.
• Perform other projects/assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or a related field isrequired;
• Experience:Three to five years ofpreviousexperiencerequired;
• Skills:Proficient in Microsoft Office; above average AutoCAD skills.Strong communication, project management, analytical, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others toidentifyand capitalize on opportunities that result in successful implementation of changes for the benefit of the business.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after60 daysof employment;
• Paid Time Off:Sick leave, vacation, companyobservedholidays or, any other statutorilyrequiredpaid leave;
• 401(k):Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salaryrange of$108,714.00 - $132,085.70
• Discretionary Bonus:This position is eligible toparticipatein the Company’s annual bonusplan;the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. Toassistin achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’soperatesprotein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K,the Republic of Irelandand continental Europe.

Our mission:To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better futureforall ofour team members.

Our core valuesare:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets