Project Engineer

About the Role:

As a Project Engineer you will serve as the central driver for capital projects that directly impact the efficiency and modernization of a high-output manufacturing environment. You will lead the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects, from initial scoping and cost-benefit analysis through to final construction and equipment installation. Beyond managing budgets and timelines, this role functions as a technical bridge between operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. You will be responsible for optimizing equipment effectiveness and implementing process improvements that ensure our production lines remain safe, sustainable, and highly productive.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services - combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here's a glimpse into your day to day:

• Managing all aspects and resources of multiple capital projects from inception through completion, developing detailed objectives and standards to meet all project deadlines & deliverables, and ensuring that all budgetary guidelines are met. Projects are typically under $2M in value.Managing capital appropriation for assigned projects, preparing cost/benefit analysis to justify and support project approvals, and preparing detailed written reports & deliver presentations outlining the status of projects

• Managing contractor and construction activities on assigned projects, ensuring successful project execution.Working collaboratively with the Operations and Maintenance/Engineering departments to provide technical support in the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment, to include facilitating disposal of what is obsolete

• Ensuring that departmental and plant objectives are met in the areas such as Safety, Quality, Sanitation and Overall Equipment Effectiveness

• Developing and implementing process improvement projects to increase productivity, reliability, sustainability, and cost reduction

• Supporting a High Performance Work (HPW) environment by utilizing a total team approach to process improvements

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial)

• Minimum 5 years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting

• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizing and communication skills

• Experience managing multiple projects from the evaluation through implementation stages

• Experience scoping capital projects, managing capital projects to budgets, obtaining equipment specifications, managing schedules, and managing construction activities.

• Experience leading large project teams

Preferred Qualifications/Requirements:

• Project engineering experience in the Facilities, food processing, pharmaceutical, and/or chemical processing industry

• BS or MS Degree focused in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

• Knowledge and experience with plant operations, CAD systems and shop floor integration

• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system

• A strong understanding of sanitary design concepts

• Experience with maintenance programs and processes

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $115,000-145,000 annually (depending on experience)

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!

• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.

• The ability to balance your work and family activities.

• Flexible work schedule

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.

• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

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TAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.