Senior Project Engineer - Renewables

Job Description

About The Andersons, Inc. The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, visit

The Senior Project Engineer applies advanced engineering expertise to plan, coordinate, and manage plant capital projects from initial concept through completion. This role develops accurate and cost‑effective project and electrical estimates while identifying required equipment, materials, and resources to ensure successful execution. The position maintains a strong understanding of applicable codes and regulations to ensure compliance throughout all project phases.

Responsibilities include overseeing the development of layout and detailed drawings to support effective project planning and implementation. The Senior Project Engineer is accountable for achieving project objectives related to cost, schedule, and functionality, while proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies. Additionally, this role serves as a technical resource, evaluating existing assets and proposed projects to provide guidance on associated risks and benefits.

• Provide reasonable and cost‑effective project and electrical estimates
• Develop and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge of applicable codes and regulations
• Evaluate and identify all equipment, materials and other resources required for physical completion of projects
• Oversee the development of layout and detail drawings needed for project management
• Project management achieving predicted cost, timing, and functional outcome
• Technical resource for reviewing existing assets and proposed projects, providing appropriate guidance related to risk and benefit

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

• Manages Conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise
• Communicates Effectively – Deliver multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Directs Work – Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Resourcefulness – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrates Self‑Awareness – Using feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and weaknesses

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required;
  Master’s Degree preferred
• 5‑10 years’ relevant experience required in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Hands‑on experience working in an ethanol plant environment or similar biofuels operation strongly preferred
• Experience with similar industrial processes such as chemical or other continuous processing environments
• Experience leading or supporting capital projects, including construction and implementation phases
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and oversee external engineering vendors, including reviewing and validating engineering designs, specifications, and deliverables

• Work is performed in a 24x7 ethanol production plant
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
• This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes and noise
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

• Paid Time Off including accrued vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and more
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage

The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug‑Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender/Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including the benefits listed above.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.