BrightFarms · 12 hours ago
Project Engineer
Lorena, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBrightFarms is a national leader in the indoor farming industry, focused on sustainable practices for growing leafy greens. The Project Engineer will manage multiple engineering projects, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery and operational efficiency.
AgricultureFarmingFood ProcessingHydroponics
Hiring Manager
Lizzie Zapata Truszkowski
Responsibilities
Manage multiple concurrent onsite engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery of each project’s objectives in collaboration with site leadership and operations teams
Work hands-on with the greenhouse teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities through all project phases, from development and design/engineering to implementation and operational handoff
Partner closely with site leadership to develop, negotiate, and manage engineering and construction contracts, clearly defining scope, schedule, and cost management requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with onsite teams and corporate teams; including Finance, Maintenance, Health/Safety/Environment, Food Safety and Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure equipment and engineered solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with operational needs
Oversee and manage project budgets across multiple initiatives using disciplined project control methods, including building detailed cost estimates and tracking financial performance
Develop and manage project schedules that align with active onsite operations and production demands, ensuring minimal disruption and safe execution
Present project plans, progress updates, and results to site leadership, corporate stakeholders, and project sponsors
Review and approve onsite engineering designs and modifications, ensuring that all enhancements meet performance, safety, and reliability standards
Lead and hold vendors and contractors accountable onsite for safety, quality, schedule adherence, and performance
Build and direct a cross-functional onsite project team, including vendors, contractors, and engineers, to drive collaboration and alignment on project goals
Ensure smooth equipment and process handover to operations, supporting commissioning, training, and startup activities
Administer all purchasing and procurement processes onsite, including bid documentation, contractor selection, purchase order management, and cost tracking
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals
Contribute to the development of site engineering standards, including construction methods, materials, and standardized equipment or process designs
Qualification
Required
Mech/Chem/Industrial engineering degree
3-5+ years practical, hands on experience supporting a 24/7 operation on site in a food manufacturing, manufacturing or Ag facility
Demonstrated success with directly managing multiple simultaneous projects and vendors to execute and complete small-mid size Capital projects
This position is a full-time role-on site at our GA, IL or TX location. The candidate selected must live within a daily commutable distance or relocate to a daily commutable distance
Must be available and present onsite for 24/7 support including overnight shifts and weekends
Must be able to travel to other sites as needed
Company
BrightFarms
BrightFarms is an indoor farming company that specializes in providing locally grown packaged salads.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$212.9MKey Investors
Cox EnterprisesCatalyst InvestorsWP Global Partners
2020-10-20Series E· $100M
2020-10-20Debt Financing
2020-10-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Steve Campione
CFO & EVP of Strategy
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