Project Engineer

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,000 - $120,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not guaranteed compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Job Summary:

A Project Engineer acts as a key member of project engineering team supporting the Food and Dairy Department in the successful and timely completion of assigned projects. The individual supports and/or executes projects by maintaining or increasing profitability of contracts through efficient engineering design and execution, while simultaneously achieving customer satisfaction. Projects may be comprised of different technologies consisting of Spray Drying, Evaporation, Filtration and Liquid Processing.  The focus for this position is on Spray Drying technology. Additionally, the Project Engineer may act as the Project Manager for select projects.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participates in all phases of a project from initial customer meetings through pre-award sales support, cost estimation, proposal generation, engineering, commissioning and start up.  Is responsible for specific technical areas of the project, specifying technical solutions and equipment which meet customer expectations/specifications within the time and budget constraints of the contract.
• Adheres to design standards and optimization of engineering designs to meet customer specifications within project budgets. 
• Proactively anticipates technical, schedule, execution or commercial problems and exercises judgment to meet project commitments.
• Responsible for documenting and keeping accurate records of customer meetings, discussions and correspondence as well as maintaining well-organized technical files for project document control – i.e., generating outgoing deliverables, document transmittals, version control, tracking incoming customer approvals and filing.
• Responsible for working with designers to complete General Arrangement and Hole and Load Drawings.
• Creates and maintains utility lists and equipment tag lists.
• Specifies and sizes components such as valves, pumps, instrumentation, etc. 
• Creates component technical specifications for design department and participates in design reviews. 
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases. 
• Responsible for coordination of shipping equipment to site with logistics department support.
• Supports close out of mechanical punch-list items during installation phase of projects.
• Performs input/output (I/O) and mechanical checkout of installed equipment on site. 
• Assists with maintenance and operator training at customer sites during project start up.
• Responsible for completion of engineering and commissioning tasks for projects according to GEA standards, customer specifications and applicable regulations. 
• Utilizes the tools and documentation defined by the GEA standards through all phases of the project. 
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