Project Engineer

Position Purpose

The Project Engineer completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements. Works collaboratively to develop creative solutions to emerging problems with an awareness of the broader picture and operational and financial constraints. Provides troubleshooting, engineering and leadership expertise to solve chronic or acute operational issues that cannot be solved effectively at the technician level.

Functional Responsibility

Essential Duties

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations
• Defines technical requirements, project specifications, and feasibility of assigned projects by studying product design, eliciting customer requirements and performance standards, completing technical studies, and preparing cost estimates
• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans, conferring with management and subject matter experts from inside and outside of the company
• Leads capital and non-capital projects by Executing, Planning, Initiating, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing project deliverables withing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk requirements utilizing PMBOK best practices
• Monitors work of technical and nontechnical trades for compliance to applicable codes and relevant engineering best practices
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommends appropriate actions
• Communicates project status, issues and changes regularly to key stakeholder
• Coordinates project closure and Operational Readiness transition activities
• Utilizes AutoCAD to develop drawings, options, construction plans, and project cost estimates
• Works collaboratively with Procurement, Accounts Payable and key stakeholders to perform procurement activities in accordance to delegation of authority standards and company policies
• Determines critical spare parts and/or back up resources to ensure continuity of operation for any new or modified equipment
• Works on other projects as assigned by the Engineering Leadership team
• Provides project management expertise to other teammates as necessary

*Other duties may be assigned
 

Non-Essential Duties

*Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in engineering, or equivalent years of experience
• 5+ years experience with engineering, optimization, and improvement initiatives
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in leading and managing projects
• Experience in Food & Beverage, Winery Operations and packaging is a plus.
• Familiarity with sanitary process piping installations and 3A sanitary standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, single-line diagrams, machine schematics, etc.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and manage projects
• Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position 
• Ability to understand process piping and P&ID documents as well as process automation installation and testing

Certificates and Licenses

• Acceptable driving history with valid Driver’s License
• Project Management Professional Certification preferred

Working Conditions

• General engineering office work and site direct work
• May be required to travel between facilities
• Periodic exposure to noisy and dusty construction conditions
• Required to drive automotive vehicle or equipment
• Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Work Standards

• Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
• Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
• Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
• Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.