Project Engineer

  • Actalent
  • Waverly, Iowa
  • Full Time

Job Title: Project Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work closely with factory stakeholders to identify and manage engineering projects related to capital budgets, ensuring the smooth execution of these projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with factory stakeholders to identify engineering project needs related to capital budgets.
  • Develop specifications for new equipment.
  • Prepare bid packages for contractors and vendors to review and bid on.
  • Provide cost estimates for specific projects.
  • Oversee project execution with contractors installing equipment.

Essential Skills

  • Project engineering experience in food manufacturing facilities.
  • Understanding of food and hygiene requirements.
  • Ability to manage a variety of projects, including installing structural steel safety rails and new process equipment, as well as coordinating downtime.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with management and shop floor employees.
  • 5 years of project engineering experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience within a food manufacturing environment preferred
  • Engineering degree preferred, but not required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waverly,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 479093747
Originally Posted on: 5/31/2025

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