Senior Capital Project Engineer — Food & Bio‑Industrial

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of project scope, schedule, and budget using best-practice PM deliverables.
• Plan and coordinate construction, commissioning, and startup activities across functions.
• Perform process engineering tasks to meet project technical objectives.
• Specify equipment, run RFPs, evaluate bids, and execute procurement for equipment and labor.
• Analyze and resolve engineering problems affecting equipment, systems, and component reliability.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, instrumentation, and equipment to maintain quality.
• Support operations with troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach early-career engineers through hands-on training and project work.
• Independently handle complex issues and escalate only the most complex matters.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support project and site goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience leading capital projects or portfolios.
• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering.
• Prior experience in chemical, food, or related process industries.

Behavioral and Professional Skills

• Strong ownership of safety, schedule, and cost performance.
• Clear, concise communication with cross-functional stakeholders and contractors.
• Structured problem solving, root-cause analysis, and decision-making.
• Mentorship mindset and collaborative leadership across engineering and operations.
• High attention to detail in documentation, standards, and compliance.