Project Engineer, Process Engineer

Overview

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Plantible is a biology company backed by venture partners and focused on unlocking plant power to enable sustainable and regenerative choices in the food industry. For more, visit the company website:

Own the end-to-end delivery of Plantible’s capacity-expansion and tech-transfer projects—from greenhouse blocks, irrigation/water, and site/civil to downstream processing lines and utilities. As the owner’s engineer, translate scope into drawings, contracts, and execution plans; lead EPCs/GCs/OEMs and internal teams; and manage schedule, cost, quality, and safety from FEL through start-up. Near-term, you’ll expand our Eldorado, TX facility; longer-term, you’ll standardize and replicate a buildable module for future U.S. and international sites.

• Deliver projects from FEL through start-up: FEL-1/2/3, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, performance validation, and handover.
• Execute design, specification, and construction management of manufacturing modules, including existing production facility upgrades.
• Develop preliminary budgets and schedules for active and prospective projects.
• Engage with major equipment suppliers to optimize facility design.
• Lead negotiations of major surface facility equipment supply contracts.
• Collaborate across technical and commercial teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide solutions to operations to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Develop engineering design to improve safety and operability of modules.
• Lead MOC processes with coordination across support functions and complete Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Provide creative project options to meet timelines or capital requirements.
• Support project teams and operations in commissioning and start-up of new/modified facilities.
• Act as a key interface to ensure regulatory and HSE compliance.

• BS+ in Mechanical, Chemical, Agricultural, Civil, Industrial, or related engineering
• 5–10+ years delivering industrial/capital projects with full lifecycle (design → construction → start-up) required
• Upstream & downstream literacy in cultivation/CEA and processing systems, including relevant equipment and processes
• Experience with project delivery tools: bid events, RFQs, supplier selection/negotiation, contractor oversight; strong scheduling and cost/change management
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (PHA/HAZOP/LOTO, MOC/PSSR); familiarity with ASME/API/NFPA/ISA-style codes
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Hands-on field orientation for troubleshooting, commissioning, and operator training; ability to manage multiple projects
• Nice to have: PMP/PE/CM; CEA/hydroponics/ag civil experience; water reuse/stormwater design; modular replication;
  Spanish proficiency

• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Program
• Career stipend and development opportunities
• Growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
• Team building and company-wide events
• Relocation support if necessary
• Outdoor activities and land access

Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

This job can be local or based at our Texas hub in Austin. Our Eldorado, Texas facility requires travel; candidates should expect to be on-site as needed to support operations, construction, and contractors.

If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We may consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit.