Sr. Project Engineer - Fully Cooked/Prepared Foods

Responsibilities

• Create capital budgeted projects and expenditures for the poultry processing plants.
• Serve as Project Lead on projects, developing timelines, coordinating support, and tracking progress.
• Primary liaison between Contractors and plant personnel, assisting in layouts, verifying existing and future utilities, and assisting with weekend supervision of Contractors.
• Plan and attend safety meetings surrounding projects, including acting in an enforcement role as needed.
• Cook appropriate utilities for work, involving the relocation of existing utilities and installation of new utilities as needed.
• Maintain and improve our as-built drawings, drawing retention, and version control, including facilities, equipment, utilities, and property.
• Perform other projects/assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Experience: Three to five years of previous experience is required.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Above average AutoCAD skills.
• Strong communication, project management, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others to identify and capitalize on opportunities that result in successful implementation of changes for the benefit of the business.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave; 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule; Base salary range of $140,000 +/- based on experience; Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and Better Futures The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment.

About Us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe. Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE, including disability/vets Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.