Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Salary: $100K-130K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Senior Project Engineer

The Senior Project Engineer is a pivotal member of the Engineering team. Responsibilities include data analysis, creating innovative implementation strategies to enhance production efficiency, and minimizing costs. Leading a team on medium to large projects or overseeing a significant aspect of a complex initiative.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Project Engineer

• Create engineering designs, develop material specifications, and estimate project costs.
• Perform feasibility studies and research to support design decisions.
• Ensure designs meet necessary standards and codes, verify field work, and generate as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams, and collaborate with management and engineering teams on implementation.
• Provide guidance to vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
• Review consultant work, suggest modifications as necessary, and maintain documentation such as manuals, drawings, specs, and vendor contacts.
• Conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.
• Report regularly to management, assist with contract administration, prepare project documents, and oversee installations to ensure compliance with specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets to meet financial objectives.

Education & Experience Requirements of Senior Project Engineer

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field, and a minimum of 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with engineering principles and techniques specific to food processing and the meat industry is a plus.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to design and operational challenges.
• Proficiency in project management, contract administration, and interpretation of national codes and standards is essential. Experience managing large-scale projects with significant scopes is desirable.
• Proficient in engineering economics and AutoCAD.
• Enjoys collaborative environments and is comfortable traveling to different locations (up to 50% of the time).
• Demonstrate respectfulness, approachability, and teamwork while fostering positive working relationships and a supportive work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and adaptability skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while collaborating effectively with others.
• Familiarity with engineering principles and techniques specific to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.