Upstream Project Engineer - Greenhouse & Biotech

Plantible Foods, Inc.

Vista (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Unlimited PTO
401k Program
Relocation support
Career development
Team events

Job summary

Plantible Foods seeks an Upstream Project Engineer for capital projects in Vista, CA. You will own engineering and field execution for systems that grow, harvest, and deliver Lemna biomass to downstream processing.

Role sits between agricultural and process experts and the teams designing, supplying, and building facilities. Expect on-site work across greenhouse structures, water delivery, and utilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Biosystems Engineering (or related).
  • 5–10+ years in industrial/agricultural capital projects.
  • Experience with greenhouse construction or modular agricultural facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Translate requirements into scopes for external engineering partners and vendors.
  • Coordinate disciplines: process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, controls, and utilities.
  • Lead design reviews with internal experts and external engineers.
  • Challenge designs for safety, operability, and cost.
  • Plan commissioning and startup activities with Operations and Maintenance.

Skills

Field execution
Cross-functional coordination
Interface ownership
Vendor management
On-site construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biosystems Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Plantible Foods seeks an Upstream Project Engineer for capital projects in Vista, CA. You will own engineering and field execution for systems that grow, harvest, and deliver Lemna biomass to downstream processing.

Role sits between agricultural and process experts and the teams designing, supplying, and building facilities. Expect on-site work across greenhouse structures, water delivery, and utilities.

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