{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"62c07e11c19ba8a7fa177e4e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/62c07e11c19ba8a7fa177e4e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/62c07e11c19ba8a7fa177e4e","title":"Project Engineer","description":"Overview Join to apply for the Project Engineer role at Plantible .\nWe are a biology company backed by notable investors, focused on unlocking the power in plants to empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices. Our mission is to create solutions that support quality while beginning with the food industry. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.plantiblefoods.com/\nHow You Will Contribute 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, you’ll turn scope into drawings, contracts, and execution plans; lead EPCs/GCs/OEMs and internal teams; and control 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.\nWhat You Will Be Working On Deliver projects from FEL through start-up: FEL-1/2/3, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, performance validation, and handover.\nExecuting design, specification, and construction management of manufacturing modules, including existing production facility upgrades.\nDeveloping preliminary, and eventually honing, budgetary estimates and schedules for active and prospective projects.\nEngaging and maintaining relationships with major equipment suppliers to optimize facility design.\nActing as the primary technical lead during negotiations of major surface facility equipment supply contracts.\nCollaborating across technical and commercial teams to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget.\nIdentifying continuous improvement opportunities and executing ongoing continuous improvement measures.\nProvide solutions and optimization support to operations to resolve day-to-day operational issues.\nDevelop projects and engineering design that improve the safety and operability of the modules.\nLead MOC process for all activities that are directly supported including coordination with all support functions, submission of MOC, updating appropriate documents and completion of Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).\nProvide creative project options to meet critical timelines or capital requirements.\nSupport Project Teams and Operations in the commissioning and start-up of new/modified facilities.\nAct as key interface to ensure regulatory and HSE compliance.\nWhat You Bring To Plantible B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Agricultural, Civil, Industrial, or related engineering.\n5–10+ years delivering industrial/infra capital projects (bioprocess, chemicals, energy, food & beverage, CEA/greenhouses, aquaculture). Full lifecycle (design → construction → start-up) required.\nUpstream & downstream literacy: Cultivation/CEA (greenhouse structures, environmental controls, fertigation/irrigation, drainage/site works, I&C/SCADA); Processing (pumps/tanks, heat exchange, MF/UF/RO, CIP, dryers, utilities).\nProject delivery toolkit: Bid events/RFQs, supplier selection/negotiation, contractor oversight; strong scheduling/cost/change management. Experience leveraging third-party engineering & construction firms is a plus.\nStandards & safety: PHA/HAZOP/LOTO, MOC/PSSR, awareness of structural/wind for ag structures; familiarity with relevant codes (ASME/API/NFPA/ISA-style) helpful.\nCommunication: Sharp written/verbal updates, decisive logs, and cross-functional alignment.\nBias to action: Hands-on field orientation for troubleshooting, commissioning, and operator training—comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently.\nNice to have: PMP/PE/CM; CEA/hydroponics/ag civil experience; water reuse/stormwater design; modular replication; Spanish proficiency.\nBenefits and Culture Competitive health and wellness benefits\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nDiscretionary Unlimited PTO Program\nPaid Holidays\n401k Program\nCareer Stipend\nCareer development and growth opportunities\nWorking in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment\nTeam building and company-wide events\nRelocation assistance where needed to support a smooth transition\nAccess to outdoor recreation on beautiful land\nPlantible 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. If you are interested in the status of your application, you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact if selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.\nThis job can be local or based at our Texas hub in Austin. The Eldorado, Texas facility requires regular travel. The candidate is expected to be on-site when engineering support is needed to work with the operations teams, construction team, and contractors. Responsibilities include designing, improving, and installing equipment and engineering solutions to enhance performance and robustness of our commercial facility.\nIf you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. We are growing and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit.\nSeniority level Mid-Senior level\nEmployment type Full-time\nJob function Engineering and Information Technology\nIndustries Food and Beverage Services\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Plantible","rawCompany":"plantible","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T09:12:46.638Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"236210","title":"Industrial Building Construction","slug":"industrial-building-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer","description":"Overview Join to apply for the Project Engineer role at Plantible .\nWe are a biology company backed by notable investors, focused on unlocking the power in plants to empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices. Our mission is to create solutions that support quality while beginning with the food industry. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.plantiblefoods.com/\nHow You Will Contribute 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, you’ll turn scope into drawings, contracts, and execution plans; lead EPCs/GCs/OEMs and internal teams; and control 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.\nWhat You Will Be Working On Deliver projects from FEL through start-up: FEL-1/2/3, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, performance validation, and handover.\nExecuting design, specification, and construction management of manufacturing modules, including existing production facility upgrades.\nDeveloping preliminary, and eventually honing, budgetary estimates and schedules for active and prospective projects.\nEngaging and maintaining relationships with major equipment suppliers to optimize facility design.\nActing as the primary technical lead during negotiations of major surface facility equipment supply contracts.\nCollaborating across technical and commercial teams to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget.\nIdentifying continuous improvement opportunities and executing ongoing continuous improvement measures.\nProvide solutions and optimization support to operations to resolve day-to-day operational issues.\nDevelop projects and engineering design that improve the safety and operability of the modules.\nLead MOC process for all activities that are directly supported including coordination with all support functions, submission of MOC, updating appropriate documents and completion of Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).\nProvide creative project options to meet critical timelines or capital requirements.\nSupport Project Teams and Operations in the commissioning and start-up of new/modified facilities.\nAct as key interface to ensure regulatory and HSE compliance.\nWhat You Bring To Plantible B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Agricultural, Civil, Industrial, or related engineering.\n5–10+ years delivering industrial/infra capital projects (bioprocess, chemicals, energy, food & beverage, CEA/greenhouses, aquaculture). 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