# Senior Project Engineer

> Ethos · Newport News, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-09

**Salary:** USD 110,000–140,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Senior Project Engineer**

The Senior Project Engineer 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.

·         Review consultant work and suggest changes as needed and maintain documentation, including manuals, drawings, specs, and vendor contacts.

·         Conduct planning and operational reviews during pre-project phases, define project scope, prepare proposals, and evaluate bids.

·         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.

## 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 food manufacturing industry.**_

·         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.**_

·         Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

·         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

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development

## Apply

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