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Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Salary: $100K-130K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Senior Project Engineer: The Senior Project Engineer is a crucial member of the Engineering team. Responsibilities include data analysis, designing innovative implementation plans, and optimizing production processes for maximum efficiency, waste reduction, and cost savings. Lead a small team on medium- to large-scale projects or manage a critical portion of a complex initiative.

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.
• Ensure designs meet required standards and codes, validate field work, and create as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities, and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
• Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
• Review consultant work, suggest changes as needed, and maintain documentation.
• 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 monitor installations to ensure they meet specs, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Education & Experience Requirements of Senior Project Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and engineering economics.
• Experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.
• Strong Project Management, Contract Administration, and codes interpretation skills.
• Willingness to collaborate through travel to other locations (50% of the time).