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Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing

Ethos
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing

The Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing will lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects or take charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative; you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.
  • Responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings.
  • Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
  • Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
  • Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Requirements


  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
  • Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
  • Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
  • Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.
  • Proficient in engineering economics.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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