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Versique

Project Engineer (ID : 47317)

Versique, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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This is an onsite position – no hybrid, reporting to the Regional Director of Engineering.

Salary $85,000 – $101,000 / yr for an experienced project engineer candidate. DOE.

$95,000 - $125,000 / yr for Senior Project Engineer level candidate. DOE.

Benefits Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks, as well as the following benefit offerings :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) with 7% company contributions

3 weeks Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement Opportunities

Discretionary Company Bonus

Roles & Responsibilities

Prepare process designs, equipment specifications, and capital estimates for process upgrades, modifications to existing systems, and installation / commissioning of new assets

Provide methods, equipment recommendations, and standard operating practices to optimize processes and meet product specifications

Facilitate training as necessary. Conduct plant assessments to identify asset deficiencies; execute corrective action as required

Collaborate with plant management / corporate functions on project planning that involves business growth / innovation, quality improvement, and safety

Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management

Coordinate implementation, write technical specifications, prepare plans and quotes, and allocate contracts for capital expenditure projects

Regularly communicate with onsite contractors to instruct, guide, and answer questions

Troubleshoot problems with production and take corrective action, or propose necessary capital projects to correct

Prepare and closely manage project budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

Perform cost / benefit analysis for various design alternatives.

Interface with vendors to evaluate material and equipment selections

Interface with suppliers for field support of various equipment and systems

Assist in plant start-up and commissioning activities

Support environmental permitting and compliance issues

Apply company methodologies and enforce project standards

Minimize expenses and risks

Track and report team hours and expenses

Required Skills & Experience

Engineering degree (Chemical Engineering a plus)

3- 6 years of Experience working in a plant with sanitary requirements (food, food grade products, pet, ag ingredients, etc.)

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