What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at SIMPLY STAFFED?
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Engineer:
Education & Experience Requirements of the Project Engineer:
- Develop preliminary engineering designs and material specifications.
- Prepare project cost estimates and conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic analysis for designs.
- Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes.
- Performs field work and translates completed projects into as-built drawings.
- Reviews engineering projects submitted by plants for accuracy and compliance.
- Act as project manager when needed. Collaborate with management and engineering staff to implement plans.
- Design Implementation Coordinates with equipment vendors to plan layouts and ensure installation schedules are met.
- Reviews consultants’ work and recommends necessary adjustments.
- Reports and Proposals Conducts engineering planning, design, and operational studies during pre-project phases.
- Defines the scope of work and prepares, evaluates proposals. Submits weekly status reports to management on schedule.
- Review of Bids and Project Preparation Assists with contract administration and reviews bid packages.
- Prepares project documents such as justifications, budget analyses, and schedules.
- Monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget.
Education & Experience Requirements of the Project Engineer:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
- Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
- Proficient in engineering economics.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.
- Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
- Food manufacturing experience required, strong knowledge of meat processing, case ready and packaged meats highly preferred.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
- Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.