Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Project Engineer

locations

Mississippi - Laurel Regional Office

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id

2025-53292

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, design, budgeting, and execution of capital projects within the engineering department. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and under budget while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. This position supports the development and implementation of efficient and cost-effective project solutions

Job Responsibilities

Assist in managing and executing multiple capital projects throughout the facility

Help develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and technical documentation

Learn to navigate and ensure compliance with USDA, SQF, and other industry regulations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to keep projects on track

Monitor project milestones and support tracking performance and resource use

Support site safety and quality standards while helping oversee contractor work

Contribute to process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and reduce costs

Build communication skills through reporting and presenting project updates to leadership

Perform other related duties as directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrated experience managing contractors and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.

Experience

At least 1 year of experience, which may include internships, co-ops, or early professional roles

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century's worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation's third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.