Senior Project Engineer - Renewables

Job Description:

About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Engineer applies advanced engineering expertise to plan, coordinate, and manage plant capital projects from initial concept through completion. This role develops accurate and cost-effective project and electrical estimates while identifying required equipment, materials, and resources to ensure successful execution. The position maintains a strong understanding of applicable codes and regulations to ensure compliance throughout all project phases. Responsibilities include overseeing the development of layout and detailed drawings to support effective project planning and implementation. The Senior Project Engineer is accountable for achieving project objectives related to cost, schedule, and functionality, while proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies. Additionally, this role serves as a technical resource, evaluating existing assets and proposed projects to provide guidance on associated risks and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reasonable and cost-effective project and electrical estimates

• Develop and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge of applicable codes and regulations

• Evaluate and identify all equipment, materials and other resources required for physical completion of projects

• Oversee the development of layout and detail drawings needed for project management

• Project Management achieving predicted cost, timing, and functional outcome.

• Technical resource for reviewing existing assets and considered projects, providing the appropriate guidance related to risk and benefit.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions

• Works independently; receives minimal guidance

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level 

• Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively and with a minimum of noise 

• Communicates Effectively - Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences 

• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward 

• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done 

• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently 

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses 

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, Master’s Degree preferred

• 5-10 years’ relevant experience required in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience working in an ethanol plant environment or similar biofuels operation strongly preferred

• Experience with similar industrial processes such as chemical or other continuous processing environments

• Experience leading or supporting capital projects, including construction and implementation phases

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and oversee external engineering vendors, including reviewing and validating engineering designs specifications, and deliverables

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Work is performed in a 24x7 Ethanol production plant

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer 

• This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes and noise

• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required