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Sr. Project Engineer

Champaign, ILFull-time$90k–$112k2026-08-27 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United States

Core

Lead and execute large, complex capital projects from design through startup and handoff in a manufacturing environment.

Role type

Senior Project Engineer (Capital Projects)

Builds

Manufacturing assets and production lines

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

Required skills

Capital project execution, Engineering leadership, Cross-functional collaboration, Project planning and controls, Risk management, Startup and commissioning discipline

Preferred skills

Food and beverage manufacturing experience, Large-scale capital project support, Project governance and risk management

Technologies

Project management tools, Engineering design software

Responsibilities

Lead preliminary and final design engineering activities for capital projects, Oversee technical specifications and equipment selection, Monitor project performance and resolve barriers impacting safety, quality, cost, or timing, Partner with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership to support project success, Support trial runs, commissioning, startup readiness, and early operational stabilization, Develop and maintain project estimates, forecasts, schedules, and status reporting

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC