Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer at GEA Group’s LPT division, you will support projects from initial customer meetings to commissioning and startup. You’ll develop technical solutions, specify equipment, and ensure timely, budget-compliant execution. Collaborating with global teams, you’ll assist with planning, documentation, compliance, and troubleshooting to deliver high-quality process solutions.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Participates in all phases of a project as required from initial customer meetings through pre-award sales support, cost estimation, proposal generation, engineering, commissioning and start up.  As assigned by the Project Manager is responsible for specific technical areas of the project, engineering / sizing / specifying technical solutions and equipment which meet customer expectations/specifications within the time and budget constraints of the contract. 
• Works with GEA Centers of Competency and Beverage Application Centers (worldwide) to deliver process solutions for GEA North America clients.
• Supports the Project Manager in developing project plans, cost estimates and execution plans.  May be required to make technical and/or project progress presentations to internal management and/or customer personnel.  Responsible for supporting the Project Manager in generating schedules to accomplish the project/program milestones.
• Responsible for documenting and keeping accurate records of customer meetings, discussions and correspondence as well as maintaining well-organized technical files. As assigned by the Project Manager is responsible for project document control – i.e., generating outgoing deliverables, document transmittals, version control, tracking incoming customer approvals, filing, etc.
• Consults with other in-house engineers, Centers of Competency, Supply Chain, vendors, or other individuals to determine specifications, resolve issues and coordinates delivery times to coincide with the required project schedule.
• Supports project manager for project closeout meetings to transfer knowledge of “lessons learnt” to all members of the project management and applications sales support teams.
• Be familiar and ensure compliance with regulations such as safety standards, environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Provides technical support to resolve customer problems related to equipment/system performance and process trouble shooting.
• Plans and implements tasks such as test procedures and commissioning plans.  Develops systematic approach to commissioning and customer site acceptance plans based on contractual requirements.
• Supports preparation of project documentation and supports service organization efforts as required.
• May simultaneously be assigned to act as Project Manager on small projects or sub projects.
• Contributes to team effort by completing all tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Your Profile / Qualifications

Profile And Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Mechanical, Chemical, Food Science or related field or in lieu of degree 15+ years experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food, dairy, brewing or beverage industry preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role such as project engineering or project management role preferred
• Understanding of process technology, preferable in hygienic food processing is advantageous
• Proven interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting
• Must possess good English language communication skills both written & verbal
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Must be willing to travel (up to 25% of the time)

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with excellent employer match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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