Project Engineer

Overview Join to apply for the Project Engineer role at Plantible . We 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/ How 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. What 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. Executing design, specification, and construction management of manufacturing modules, including existing production facility upgrades. Developing preliminary, and eventually honing, budgetary estimates and schedules for active and prospective projects. Engaging and maintaining relationships with major equipment suppliers to optimize facility design. Acting as the primary technical lead during negotiations of major surface facility equipment supply contracts. Collaborating across technical and commercial teams to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget. Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and executing ongoing continuous improvement measures. Provide solutions and optimization support to operations to resolve day-to-day operational issues. Develop projects and engineering design that improve the safety and operability of the modules. Lead 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). Provide creative project options to meet critical timelines or capital requirements. Support Project Teams and Operations in the commissioning and start-up of new/modified facilities. Act as key interface to ensure regulatory and HSE compliance. What You Bring To Plantible B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Agricultural, Civil, Industrial, or related engineering. 5–10+ years delivering industrial/infra capital projects (bioprocess, chemicals, energy, food & beverage, CEA/greenhouses, aquaculture). Full lifecycle (design → construction → start-up) required. Upstream & 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). Project 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. Standards & safety: PHA/HAZOP/LOTO, MOC/PSSR, awareness of structural/wind for ag structures; familiarity with relevant codes (ASME/API/NFPA/ISA-style) helpful. Communication: Sharp written/verbal updates, decisive logs, and cross-functional alignment. Bias to action: Hands-on field orientation for troubleshooting, commissioning, and operator training—comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently. Nice to have: PMP/PE/CM; CEA/hydroponics/ag civil experience; water reuse/stormwater design; modular replication; Spanish proficiency. Benefits and Culture Competitive health and wellness benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program Paid Holidays 401k Program Career Stipend Career development and growth opportunities Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment Team building and company-wide events Relocation assistance where needed to support a smooth transition Access to outdoor recreation on beautiful land 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. 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. This 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. If 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Food and Beverage Services #J-18808-Ljbffr