Project Engineer

Role Overview

• Manage multiple concurrent onsite engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery of each project’s objectives in collaboration with site leadership and operations teams
• Work hands-on with the greenhouse teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities through all project phases, from development and design/engineering to implementation and operational handoff
• Partner closely with site leadership to develop, negotiate, and manage engineering and construction contracts, clearly defining scope, schedule, and cost management requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with onsite teams and corporate teams; including Finance, Maintenance, Health/Safety/Environment, Food Safety and Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure equipment and engineered solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with operational needs
• Oversee and manage project budgets across multiple initiatives using disciplined project control methods, including building detailed cost estimates and tracking financial performance
• Develop and manage project schedules that align with active onsite operations and production demands, ensuring minimal disruption and safe execution
• Present project plans, progress updates, and results to site leadership, corporate stakeholders, and project sponsors
• Review and approve onsite engineering designs and modifications, ensuring that all enhancements meet performance, safety, and reliability standards
• Lead and hold vendors and contractors accountable onsite for safety, quality, schedule adherence, and performance
• Build and direct a cross-functional onsite project team, including vendors, contractors, and engineers, to drive collaboration and alignment on project goals
• Ensure smooth equipment and process handover to operations, supporting commissioning, training, and startup activities
• Administer all purchasing and procurement processes onsite, including bid documentation, contractor selection, purchase order management, and cost tracking
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals
• Contribute to the development of site engineering standards, including construction methods, materials, and standardized equipment or process designs

Requirements

• Mech/Chem/Industrial engineering degree
• 5+ years practical, hands-on experience supporting a 24/7 operation on site in a food manufacturing, manufacturing or Ag facility
• Demonstrated success with directly managing multiple simultaneous projects and vendors to execute and complete small-mid size Capital projects