Project Engineer

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

 

PEOPLE.   CUSTOMERS.   PRODUCTS.

 

Why should you apply?  We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business with over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
• Relocation assistance is available

 

Job Purpose and Overview

The Project Engineer is responsible for the development, management, organization, and control of capital projects, from inception to completion, at one or more of Dawn’s North American locations.  This position requires considerable interaction with other engineers, plant leadership teams, plant floor personnel, and external engineers and vendors.  Projects may range from new packaging and processing equipment, plant infrastructure replacement or upgrades, cost savings/productivity projects, and supporting program development initiatives like executing asset criticality assessments and developing or updating engineering standards.

 

Work Environment & Travel:  This is a remote position with up to 50% travel.

 

What will you do as a Project Engineer at Dawn Foods? 

• Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects, such as all project management requirements, budget, schedule, conceptual / FEL engineering, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, construction management, check out, startup, project close-out.
• Manage and control project budget, providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through the development of project cost and status reports.
• Manage external engineering firms and vendors as necessary.
• Monitor design progress and deliverables are met in adherence to established project key performance indicators.
• Lead project scope, cost estimation, and scheduling with internal stakeholders to align with project deliverables.
• Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through biddi