Project Engineer

Yorkville, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 80000 - 100000

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!

At BrightFarms were on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we dont just want to grow great tasting greens we want them to do good as well: for the planet for the health of people and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools training support and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people they do good for the world.

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of five high-tech sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter with less space no pesticides and protected inside so its better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms fresh lettuce options from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits are available in more than 4500 retail stores across the East Coast Midwest and South.

Our Yorkville Illinois farm is our largest greenhouse in Illinois at around 480000 square feet. With an annual production of around 6 million pounds of leafy greens BrightFarms is ensuring fresh greens for Chicagoland communities.

Specifically you will:

Manage multiple concurrent onsite engineering projects ensuring successful delivery of each projects 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 companys strategic goals
Contribute to the development of site engineering standards including construction methods materials and standardized equipment or process designs

The ideal candidate:

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

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age race color religion or creed national origin or ancestry sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender gender identity physical or mental disability veteran status genetic information ethnicity citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow! At BrightFarms were on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we dont just want to grow great tasting greens we want them to do good as well: for the planet for the health of people and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarme...

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!

Specifically you will:

Manage multiple concurrent onsite engineering projects ensuring successful delivery of each projects 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 companys strategic goals
Contribute to the development of site engineering standards including construction methods materials and standardized equipment or process designs

The ideal candidate:

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