Senior Project Engineer

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**** A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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**** THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:
** You’ll apply your expertise in science and mathematics to develop cutting-edge technical projects that transform the pork and packaged meat industry. Whether leading a small team on medium to large-scale projects or taking charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success. While you’re fully capable of working independently and making impactful decisions, you’ll also collaborate with senior leaders when facing complex challenges, ensuring every project is executed with precision.

If you're ready to apply your engineering skills to revolutionize manufacturing, enhance operational efficiencies, and deliver exceptional results for some of the most iconic brands in the industry, we want you on our team!
** WHAT YOU'LL DO:
*** The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.*
* ** Design and Project Management:
** You'll develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates. You'll also conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices. You will be responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings. You will review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
* ** Design Implementation and Coordination:
** You will be accountable for directing vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements. You'll reviews consultant work and suggest changes as needed and maintain documentation, including manuals, drawings, specs, and vendor contacts.
* ** Reports, Proposals, and Project Preparation:
** You'll conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids. You'll also submit regular status reports to management, assist with contract administration and prepares project documents and monitor installations to ensure they meet specs, budgets, and timelines.
* ** Budget and Contract Management:
** You will manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.
** WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:
*** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions*.
* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
* Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
* Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
* Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
* Must possess Project Management skills;
Contract Administration skills;
National codes and standards interpretation skills. Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.
* Proficient in engineering economics.
* Proficient in AutoCAD.
* Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
** OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
*** Ability to be respectful, approachable and team…