Junior Project Engineer – Brookings, SD

  • Location: Brookings, South Dakota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job 11182
  • Salary: $80,000 — $115,000
Our client is not just a company—they are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands, their snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

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.