Senior Mechanical Engineer

Highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to function as an Owners Engineer performing on-site engineering focused around coordinating and executing plant capital projects. Projects will be in a food manufacturing facility. Prior experience in such a facility is highly desired although relevant Project Engineering experience in a pharmaceutical, specialty chemical or refinery will also be considered. Two positions available, one in the Dallas,TX Metro area and one in the Kansas City, MO Metro area. Both positions are contracts slated to last 9-12 months. Our client is requesting only regional candidates at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support Client in planning, organizing and controlling projects; including monitoring scope, schedule, quality and budget and directing technical aspects of the project.
- Responsible for defining the work scope for construction contractors and preparing schedules and budgets.
- Monitoring construction progress.
- Update, inform and clarify potential problems and project needs.
- Identify and define scope changes in a timely manner; develop Engineering Change notices.

REQUIREMENTS

- A prior installation and design requirement for a food facility is highly desired. Relevant experience in a pharmaceutical, specialty chemical facility or refinery will be considered.
- Direct experience in process and packaging in the area of high speed liquid packaging systems and process operations is highly preferred.
- A BS in Engineering is required and a PE License is highly desired but not required.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Project is a must.
- Ability to read and mark-up P&ID's.
- Some proficiency in Access, AutoCAD/ MicroStation is preferred

BENEFITS

- Excellent contractor benefits including Health, Dental and Vision.
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401K