Senior Project Engineer

Job Summary

As a member of our Engineering team, you will analyze data and design implementation plans to optimize production processes. Your goal is to maximize efficiency, eliminate waste, and reduce costs while maintaining high product standards. You will lead technical projects that transform food manufacturing operations, working both independently and in collaboration with senior leadership.

Location: Denison, Iowa
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $116, per year
Work Hours: 8am to 6pm
Education: No Degree Required

• Develop Engineering Designs: Create comprehensive engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct Feasibility Research: Perform studies and operational reviews to support design choices and project viability.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Verify that all designs and installations meet required industry standards, national codes, and safety protocols.
• Manage Project Life cycles: Define project scopes, prepare proposals, evaluate contractor bids, and manage contract administration.
• Oversee On-Site Execution: Direct vendors and contractors on equipment layout, utility requirements, and installation to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Maintain Technical Documentation: Create and manage as‑built drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, and vendor records.
• Control Project Budgets: Manage multi‑million‑dollar project budgets to ensure all financial targets and efficiency goals are met.
• Validate Field Work: Monitor installations and conduct on‑site inspections to ensure work aligns with original specifications and timelines.
• Provide Stakeholder Updates: Deliver regular status reports to management regarding project progress, budget variances, and risks.
• Collaborate Across Locations: Work closely with plant teams and senior engineering leadership, requiring travel up to 50% of the time.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of engineering experience, ideally within food processing or manufacturing.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and engineering economics.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage large-scale, high-budget projects from conception to completion.
• Communication: Strong analytical reasoning and the ability to build professional relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional
  
  Skills:
  
  AutoCAD, Professional Engineer, Project Controls

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.