Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer (Building Systems)

Your Story.

The Project Engineer - Building Systems provides engineering services in support of all Sargento building systems. Emphasis for position is on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems while providing support as needed for general building issues and construction.

Your Passion.Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits that set us apart.

• Comprehensive medicalincluding Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Remote day Fridays
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What You Do.

• Conducts project identification, concept development, estimates, designs, project control & tracking (scope, schedule, cost), system start-up, system training, and project closeout services.
• Secures resources for successful project implementations and then leads project development phases with internal teams, internal engineering, and external consultants.
• Integrates varied engineering disciplines (construction, electrical, structural, and more) as required.
• Provides on-site construction leadership for capital projects while acting as the primary interface with contractors providing direction and oversight on safety, schedule, cost, change management, and quality installation.
• Supports large construction projects with an emphasis on mechanical building systems.
• Supports manufacturing facilities by troubleshooting and helping facilitate solutions for issues including compressed air, steam systems, ammonia refrigeration, water/waste water systems, fire protection, HVAC, and building automation.
• Coordinates training for new equipment and systems for technicians.
• Provides timely project communications to keep stakeholders informed of project progress.
• Adheres to and implements the Facilities Engineering Process (FEP) on all projects.
• Ensures that projects result in food safe, people safe, and ergonomically friendly solutions.
• Provides manufacturing facilities with information required for creation of training documents, preventative maintenance plans, and ordering spare parts.
• Effectively presents information to project teams, top management, and plant leadership.
• Stays current with technology and industry best practices to provide Sargento with best available technology solutions.
• Assists with compliance with all DNR, PSM, OSHA and other facility related regulatory needs with construction projects.

Provides and coordinates engineering services with internal and external stakeholders:

• Coordinates with internal CAD drafting resources and assures proper drawing methods, approvals, control, and archival.
• Works cross-functionally with various internal stakeholders, such as Research & Development, Innovation, Quality, IT, Manufacturing, and HR.
• Works with Indirect Procurement to provide specifications, bid preparation, and bid solicitation to secure best pricing for Sargento.

TRAVEL

• Daily travel between facilities and local suppliers is to be expected with the use of the person's own vehicle required.
• Overnight travel will be occasionally required to support projects or for training purposes.
• Extended periods of overnight travel may occasionally be required to support project and manufacturing needs at current and future manufacturing operations not within the immediate Plymouth area.

Your Education and Experience.

• Position requires a technical based Bachelor of Science in a relevant technical area of Engineering, with a focus on mechanical engineering.

• At least 2 years (Project Engineer) or 5 years (Senior Project Engineer) combined progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing industry, preferably food, with demonstrated experience working in the areas listed under What You Do.
• Additional educational courses will be required as needed to sustain departmental/individual technological levels.
• Licensed Engineer is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Food industry construction experience is highly preferred.
• Project management experience running and assisting in capital projects is required.
• Effective computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Excel, Internet, Outlook, and CAD.

Our Story.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website athttps://careers.sargento.com/us/en.