Pursue Purpose

Capital Project Engineer

Focus:
Mid‐to‐large capital projects from design through startup.

Scope:
Safety, schedule, cost control, construction management, and documentation.

Impact:
Develop and apply engineering standards and project management procedures.

Environment:
Manufacturers, retailers, and food service partners relying on technical expertise and market knowledge.

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.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically to network plants as needed.
• Ability and desire to work hands‐on in a fast‐paced, technical plant environment.

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.