Senior Capital Project Engineer — Food & Bio‑Industrial

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

🇺🇸 United States

On-site

Senior

5 days ago

$100,000 – $130,000 / year

5 days ago

Focus: Mid‐to‐large capital projects from design through startup.
Scope: Safety, schedule, cost control, construction management, and documentation.
Impact: Develop and apply engineering standards and project management procedures.
Environment: Manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice partners relying on technical expertise and market knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead development of project scope, schedule, and budget using best‐practice PM deliverables.
Plan and coordinate construction, commissioning, and startup activities across functions.
Perform process engineering tasks to meet project technical objectives.
Specify equipment, run RFPs, evaluate bids, and execute procurement for equipment and labor.
Analyze and resolve engineering problems affecting equipment, systems, and component reliability.
Design and improve manufacturing processes, instrumentation, and equipment to maintain quality.
Support operations with troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement.
Mentor and coach early‐career engineers through hands‐on training and project work.
Independently handle complex issues and escalate only the most complex matters.
Complete other duties as assigned to support project and site goals.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

8+ years of engineering experience leading capital projects or portfolios.
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering.
Prior experience in chemical, food, or related process industries.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically to network plants as needed.
Ability and desire to work hands‐on in a fast‐paced, technical plant environment.

Behavioral and Professional Skills:

Strong ownership of safety, schedule, and cost performance.
Clear, concise communication with cross‐functional stakeholders and contractors.
Structured problem solving, root‐cause analysis, and decision‐making.
Mentorship mindset and collaborative leadership across engineering and operations.
High attention to detail in documentation, standards, and compliance.

Senior Capital Project Engineer — Food & Bio‑Industrial · Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited