Associate Engineer

Role:
Associate Engineer – Agriculture

Location:

Green Bay, WI Salary: 70K-80K + bonus Duration:
Permanent/ Direct Hire Looking to build hands-on engineering experience while making a real impact in agriculture and food production? This is a unique opportunity for an early-career engineer with an agricultural background to grow into a trusted technical professional supporting energy efficiency and sustainability across working farms and food facilities. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to evaluate agricultural operations such as dairy farms, orchards, irrigation systems, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants.

You’ll gain practical, field-based experience identifying energy-saving opportunities, improving equipment performance, and helping agricultural producers operate more efficiently and sustainably. With mentorship and structured training, you’ll quickly build the skills needed to conduct independent site visits, perform technical analysis, and contribute to meaningful projects that support the long-term sustainability of agricultural businesses. Why This Role Stands Out Hands-on learning and mentorship with experienced engineers in agricultural energy systems Meaningful, real-world impact helping farms and food producers reduce costs and improve efficiency Clear growth path toward independent fieldwork and increased technical responsibility Variety in your workweek, combining field visits with office-based analysis and reporting Opportunity to work directly with agricultural producers and gain specialized industry experience What You’ll Do Visit agricultural and food production facilities to collect equipment and system data Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and optimize operations Analyze findings and develop energy-saving recommendations using structured tools Support senior engineers on technical studies and client projects Communicate project findings and collaborate on timelines and deliverables What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Sustainability, Engineering, Energy, or a related field Background in agriculture (required) Interest in mechanical systems, energy efficiency, or sustainability Strong communication skills and attention to detail Valid driver’s license and willingness to conduct regular local site visits Work Environment This role is based in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area and includes a mix of office-based work and local field visits (typically 1–2 days per week).

Work environments may include farms, food processing areas, and mechanical spaces, with occasional climbing or ladder use. Foot Bridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.