Senior Project Engineer Company: Confidential - food manufacturer Location: Fayetteville, NC Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 + bonus Employment Type: Full-time About the Company Our client is a food manufacturer with operations in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area. The Role The Senior Project Engineer is a key member of the Engineering team. You will analyze data and design implementation plans that optimize production processes, maximize efficiency, eliminate waste and reduce operating costs, leading a small team on medium- to large-scale projects or owning a critical part of a larger initiative. What You Will Do • Develop engineering designs, material specifications and project cost estimates, supported by feasibility studies and research. • Ensure designs meet required standards and codes; validate field work and create as-built drawings. • Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, and coordinate vendors, contractors and plant teams to stay on schedule. • Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements. • Review consultant work and maintain documentation, including manuals, drawings, specifications and vendor contacts. • Lead pre-project planning and operational reviews, define scope, prepare proposals and evaluate bids. • Report status to management, support contract administration, and monitor installations against specifications, budgets and timelines. • Manage project budgets to meet financial targets. What You Bring • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management or a related field and 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues • Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling • Project management, contract administration, and national codes and standards interpretation skills • Proficiency in engineering economics, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office • Excellent communication, organizational planning, teamwork and analytical skills • Willingness to travel to other locations about 50% of the time Nice to Have • Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry • Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes Before you apply: get a free recruiter-readiness score for your resume at CareerStanding — about a minute, no signup, and your resume stays in your browser.