Project Engineer (Electrical) - Belvidere, NJ

Project Engineer - Electrical

Location: Belvidere, NJ

Onsite

As a Project Engineer , you will be responsible for executing value add site projects from conception through implementation as well as providing electrical engineering support for projects performed by others.

The role is project-management focused, with strong exposure to technical disciplines and close collaboration with the Principal Electrical Engineer, particularly on projects with significant electrical scope.

This position is ideal for a candidate with proven project execution experience who is comfortable coordinating technical workstreams and partnering with subject-matter experts.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management (Primary Focus)

• Own assigned capital and value-add projects from early concept through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets , including critical path tracking.
• Maintain cost control and forecasts; proactively identify and escalate schedule, cost, or scope risks .
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure safe, timely, and compliant execution.

Technical Coordination & Electrical Collaboration

• Work closely with the Principal Electrical Engineer to:
• Develop and Coordinate electrical engineering scope within projects
• Support design reviews, equipment specifications, and vendor evaluations
• Ensure alignment with site electrical standards and requirements
• Act as the project interface between electrical engineering, other engineering disciplines, and construction teams.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning activities for electrical systems as part of the overall project scope

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Provide SHE oversight for assigned projects, including contractor safety management.
• Conduct or support Safe work permit audits , risk assessments, FMEAs, incident investigations, and RCAs.
• Ensure compliance with site SHE standards and applicable regulations throughout project execution.

Quality, Compliance & Startup

• Manage MOC, action items, and project documentation in TrackWise or equivalent systems.
• Ensure required validation and qualification activities are planned and executed.
• Support project handover to operations

We Bring:

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next
• Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering Background in Motor Controls interfacing with DCS / PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives, 480V power distribution with familiarity in hazardous locations.
• The motor controls include design and specification, equipment layout, grounding and bonding, protective and monitoring components
• Desired basic understanding of medium voltage motors and equipment.
• 5+ years of experience in project engineering or capital project execution in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated project management capability (scope, cost, schedule, risk).
• Comfortable working alongside technical experts and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering activities.
• Experience working with contractors and external vendors

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary: $66,000 - $121,700.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.


From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.


Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.


Inclusion, Belonging and Equal Opportunity Statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement

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