Newport News, United States
Project Engineer - Food Manufacturing
Ethos · Newport News · United States
Posted: 7/8/2026 · Last checked: 10/11/2026
Job description
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Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing
The Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing will lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects or take charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative; you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success.
Position Responsibilities:
· Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
· Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.
· Responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings.
· 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.
· Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
· Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.
Requirements
· 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.
· Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
· 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. Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.
· Proficient in engineering economics.
· Proficient in AutoCAD.
· Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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