Education & Experience Requirements of the Project Engineer: 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. Food manufacturing experience required , strong knowledge of meat processing, case ready and packaged meats highly preferred.
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Location
Indiana
Website
https://www.simplystaffed.com
Description
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Engineer:
Develop preliminary engineering designs and material specifications.
Prepare project cost estimates and conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic analysis for designs.
Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes.
Performs field work and translates completed projects into as-built drawings.
Reviews engineering projects submitted by plants for accuracy and compliance.
Act as project manager when needed. Collaborate with management and engineering staff to implement plans.
Design Implementation Coordinates with equipment vendors to plan layouts and ensure installation schedules are met.
Reviews consultants’ work and recommends necessary adjustments.
Reports and Proposals Conducts engineering planning, design, and operational studies during pre-project phases.
Defines the scope of work and prepares, evaluates proposals. Submits weekly status reports to management on schedule.
Review of Bids and Project Preparation Assists with contract administration and reviews bid packages.
Prepares project documents such as justifications, budget analyses, and schedules.
Monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget.
Education & Experience Requirements of the Project Engineer:
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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.
Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
Food manufacturing experience required, strong knowledge of meat processing, case ready and packaged meats highly preferred.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.