Smithfield Foods · 17 hours ago
Project Engineer
Crete, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Project Engineer to join their innovative Engineering team, focusing on maximizing efficiencies and driving production process optimization. The role involves designing engineering solutions, managing projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational performance.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Design Work You'll develop preliminary engineering designs and material specifications
Prepare project cost estimates and conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic analysis for designs
Determines design criteria based on required standards and codes
Performs field work and translates completed projects into as-built drawings
Reviews engineering projects submitted by plants for accuracy and compliance
Acts as project manager when needed
Collaborates with management and engineering staff to implement plans
Design Implementation Coordinates with equipment vendors to plan layouts and ensure installation schedules are met
Reviews consultants’ work and recommends necessary adjustments
Reports and Proposals Conducts engineering planning, design, and operational studies during pre-project phases
Defines the scope of work and prepares, evaluates proposals
Submits weekly status reports to management on schedule
Review of Bids and Project Preparation Assists with contract administration and reviews bid packages
Prepares project documents such as justifications, budget analyses, and schedules
Monitors installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget
Manages assigned budget activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues
Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills
Proficient in engineering economics
Proficient in AutoCAD
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability
Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time)
Preferred
Strong knowledge of meat processing, case ready and packaged meats
Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
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