Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well‑established company with the innovation of a forward‑thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out‑of‑pocket expenses

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000 – $110,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not guaranteed compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons.

You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

The Project Engineer is a key member of the Project Engineering team, supporting the Filtration Engineering group in the successful, timely, and profitable execution of customer projects. This role is responsible for supporting and/or leading engineering activities across the full project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with GEA standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulations. Projects may involve a range of technologies across beverage, dairy, and emerging food applications.

In some cases, the Project Engineer may also serve as the Project Manager for assigned projects. The Project Engineer contributes to project success by delivering efficient engineering solutions, proactively managing technical and execution risks, and maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and contract profitability.

• Participate in all phases of projects, from initial customer meetings and pre‑award support through cost estimation, proposal development, engineering, commissioning, and start‑up.
• Serve as the technical owner for assigned project areas by specifying equipment and engineering solutions that meet customer requirements, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Apply engineering standards and optimize designs to meet customer specifications while controlling project costs.
• Proactively identify technical, scheduling, execution, or commercial risks and take appropriate action to ensure project commitments are met.
• Document customer meetings, discussions, and correspondence; maintain organized and accurate project documentation and technical files, including version control and approval tracking.
• Collaborate with designers to develop General Arrangement (GA) drawings, Hole & Load drawings, utility drawings, instrumentation layouts, and motor location drawings.
• Create and maintain utility lists, equipment tag lists, and component specifications.
• Specify and size system components such as pumps, valves, instrumentation, and related equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications and participate in design reviews.
• Review, evaluate, and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Coordinate equipment shipment to customer sites in collaboration with the logistics team.
• Support installation activities, including mechanical punch‑list closeout.
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