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Capital Project Engineer - Food Manufacturing

ilocatum
Oskaloosa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/10/2027

Capital Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing

Oskaloosa, IA (Onsite)

Take small to medium capital projects from design through startup at a food manufacturing plant. You will own scope, schedule, and budget, lead equipment procurement, and manage construction and commissioning.

Must-Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of capital project engineering experience
  • Experience in chemical or food-related industries
  • Experience with commissioning and project start-ups

What You'll Do

  • Develop capital project scope, schedule, and budget using project management best practices
  • Coordinate staffing and plans for construction, commissioning, and start-up
  • Lead equipment specification and procurement
  • Build, review, and award bid packages for equipment and labor
  • Oversee construction management and project documentation
  • Solve moderately complex engineering issues with minimal supervision

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience managing contractors on plant floor installations

What You'll Get

  • $90,000 to $100,000 base salary
  • Relocation assistance
  • Ownership of projects from concept to startup

About the Company

A snack and food manufacturer with a production facility in Oskaloosa, IA.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

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