Project Engineer

• Participates in all phases of a project as required from initial customer meetings through pre-award sales support, cost estimation, proposal generation, engineering, commissioning and start up. As assigned by the Project Manager is responsible for specific technical areas of the project, engineering / sizing / specifying technical solutions and equipment which meet customer expectations/specifications within the time and budget constraints of the contract.
• Works with GEA Centers of Competency and Beverage Application Centers (worldwide) to deliver process solutions for GEA North America clients.
• Supports the Project Manager in developing project plans, cost estimates and execution plans. May be required to make technical and/or project progress presentations to internal management and/or customer personnel. Responsible for supporting the Project Manager in generating schedules to accomplish the project/program milestones.
• Responsible for documenting and keeping accurate records of customer meetings, discussions and correspondence as well as maintaining well-organized technical files. As assigned by the Project Manager is responsible for project document control – i.e., generating outgoing deliverables, document transmittals, version control, tracking incoming customer approvals, filing, etc.
• Consults with other in-house engineers, Centers of Competency, Supply Chain, vendors, or other individuals to determine specifications, resolve issues and coordinates delivery times to coincide with the required project schedule.
• Supports project manager for project closeout meetings to transfer knowledge of “lessons learnt” to all members of the project management and applications sales support teams.
• Be familiar and ensure compliance with regulations such as safety standards, environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Provides technical support to resolve customer problems related to equipment/system performance and process trouble shooting.
• Plans and implements tasks such as test procedures and commissioning plans. Develops systematic approach to commissioning and customer site acceptance plans based on contractual requirements.
• Supports preparation of project documentation and supports service organization efforts as required.
• May simultaneously be assigned to act as Project Manager on small projects or sub projects.
• Contributes to team effort by completing all tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Mechanical, Chemical, Food Science or related field or in lieu of degree 15+ years experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food, dairy, brewing or beverage industry preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role such as project engineering or project management role preferred
• Understanding of process technology, preferable in hygienic food processing is advantageous
• Proven interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting
• Must possess good English language communication skills both written & verbal
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Must be willing to travel (up to 25% of the time)

• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with excellent employer match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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