Smithfield Foods · 6 hours ago
Senior Project Engineer
Smithfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Senior Project Engineer will be a key member of the Engineering team, responsible for data analysis, designing implementation plans, and optimizing production processes to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
You'll develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates
You'll also conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices
You will be responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings
You will review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans
You will be accountable for directing vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements
You'll reviews consultant work and suggest changes as needed and maintain documentation, including manuals, drawings, specs, and vendor contacts
You'll conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids
You'll also submit regular status reports to management, assist with contract administration and prepares project documents and monitor installations to ensure they meet specs, budgets, and timelines
You will manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues
Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling
Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills
Proficient in engineering economics
Proficient in AutoCAD
Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time)
Preferred
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred
Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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