Junior Project Engineer – Brookings, SD
Junior Project Engineer
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of construction project team to ensure that project plans are being follow as directed by the Senior responsible Engineer.
- Participate in daily safety briefings
- Participate in daily / weekly / monthly project timeline updates
- Assist Senior Engineer in checking work completed against drawings.
- Fill in / assist the Senior Engineer as needed to ensure project completion and success
- Be out and about on construction site daily.
- Interact with General Contractor, and Sub. Contractors crews on a daily basis to achieve success and a safe work environment for all.
- Special projects as needed or defined by the Senior Engineer.
- Organize follow-up meetings and prepare minutes, prepare progress reports and dashboard
- Monitor progress on-site and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
- Follow up with stakeholders to meet deadlines.
- Track and performance indicators.
- Manage project documentation and archives.
- Contribute to equipment commissioning and installation validation.
- Safely analyze and design project improvement opportunities which align with the company’s values.
- Project ownership including, pre-project planning, quantifying and presenting project options.
- Participate in design of installations and project supervision including written proposals, managing execution, cost and deadlines.
- Manage the execution of projects while holding contractors accountable. Not only to the scope of the project, but to the policies/procedures set forth by the plant.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy.
- Follow all safety rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others. Follow all food safety procedures.
- Follow all environmental protocols as applicable to job to prevent pollution to air, land, or water. Follows all sanitation procedures and work instructions.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred. Gpa +3.0
- Desire to work in Food Industry with ability to be take position in Bel factory after construction project is completed.
- At least 5 years managing projects highly encouraged
- 2 to 3 years of working history Previous experience in site construction supervision or industrial coordination is a plus.
- Knowledge of budgeting process through the use of MS Excel strongly preferred
- Strong MS computer skills usage is strongly preferred
- Understanding of how to read drawings
- Ability to read tape measure or other measurement devices
- Knowledge of the following programs is a huge plus:
- Microsoft Project
- AutoCAD
- SAP
- PLC knowledge and programming ladder logic
Compensation Details: This position offers a competitive base salary plus bonus.