Project Engineer

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* * Oversees various aspects of workflow, staffing, budget allocation, and scheduling of the assigned project. * Collaborates with project staff to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the project. * Facilitates and contributes to the development of project plans and designs. * Recommends and/or analyzes materials, equipment, and practices used in the project. * Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors. * Supervises progress of development project. * Compares the actual cost of development project to estimates. * Collaborates with design group to change plans if problems arise. * Analyzes equipment, systems, processes, and systems to identify modifications to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs. * Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership. * Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies. * Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems. * Collaborates with project engineers from other plants to share problems and solutions. * Other tasks as may be assigned * _Please note that the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice._ *Job Requirements:* * Bachelor’s degree in related engineering discipline required. * At least eight years of experience in project management, engineering, systems design, or other related field, with at least three years of management experience leading multidisciplinary design teams required. * Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong supervisory and leadership skills. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. * Prolonged periods of walking. * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person