Senior Project Engineer

Denison, IA

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Project Engineer:

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.
Be accountable for directing vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
Review consultant work and suggest changes as needed and maintain documentation, including manuals, drawings, specs, and vendor contacts.
Conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.
Submit regular status reports to management, assist with contract administration and prepares project documents and monitor installations to ensure they meet specs, budgets, and timelines.
Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Senior Project Engineer:

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.
Ability to travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
Abi lity to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

Tracy Webster

President
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twebster@simplystaffed.com

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