Senior Capital Project Engineer
📍 Location: Eddyville, IA
🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Compensation: $86,000 – $146,000 Base Salary
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overview
A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Capital Project Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects within a large-scale manufacturing environment.
This role will be responsible for managing engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction planning, commissioning activities, and project execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
The ideal candidate will have experience leading capital projects in manufacturing, food processing, chemical processing, or related industrial environments and possess strong project management and engineering expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Project Management
Plan, manage, and execute capital projects from concept through startup.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
Estimate project costs and timelines.
Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors.
Engineering & Design
Design and oversee modifications to manufacturing systems, facilities, and equipment.
Analyze engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.
Ensure projects comply with engineering standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives.
Support facility expansion, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
Construction, Commissioning & Startup
Coordinate construction activities and contractor execution.
Develop commissioning and startup plans.
Oversee equipment installation, testing, and operational readiness.
Support successful handoff to plant operations.
Procurement & Vendor Management
Lead equipment specification and procurement processes.
Develop and review bid packages.
Evaluate vendor proposals and support award decisions.
Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and engineering partners.
Leadership & Mentorship
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.
Mentor early-career engineers through project involvement and hands-on development.
Share engineering best practices and lessons learned.
Required Qualifications
Education
✔ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
OR
✔ Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience
✔ Minimum 4 years of engineering experience
✔ Experience supporting capital projects within industrial or manufacturing environments
Preferred Qualifications
Capital Projects
Demonstrated success leading large capital projects or managing a portfolio of projects.
Experience overseeing projects from design through commissioning and startup.
Strong project planning, budgeting, and execution skills.
Industry Experience
Experience in one or more of the following:
Food Manufacturing
Food Processing
Chemical Manufacturing
Industrial Manufacturing
Process Manufacturing
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be an experienced project engineer who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys leading projects that improve plant performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety.
They will:
Have hands-on experience managing capital projects.
Understand industrial equipment, facilities, and process systems.
Be comfortable leading cross-functional teams and contractors.
Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Balance technical engineering expertise with project execution responsibilities.
Enjoy mentoring less experienced engineers.
Must-Have Requirements
Engineering
✅ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline
✅ Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience
Project Experience
✅ Capital Project Execution
✅ Engineering Design & Problem Solving
✅ Construction Coordination
✅ Equipment Procurement
Soft Skills
✅ Project Leadership
✅ Communication Skills
✅ Stakeholder Management
✅ Problem Solving
Screening Questions
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field?
Do you have at least four years of engineering experience?
Have you successfully executed large capital projects or managed multiple capital projects simultaneously?
Do you have experience with equipment specification, procurement, and contractor management?
Have you supported construction, commissioning, and startup activities?
Do you have experience within food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or another industrial process environment?
Are you willing to work onsite in Eddyville, Iowa?
Would you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Experience
4+ Years Engineering Experience
Project Focus
Capital Projects
Education
Bachelor's Degree Required
Industry
Manufacturing, Food, Chemical, Industrial
Leadership
Informal Mentoring & Technical Leadership
Location
Eddyville, IA
Work Arrangement
100% Onsite
Relocation
Available
Travel
None
Compensation
$86K – $146K
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Strong capital project execution experience.
Ability to manage projects from concept through startup.
Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Strong engineering problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process systems.
Ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Why This Opportunity?
High-Impact Engineering
Lead projects that directly improve manufacturing performance, plant reliability, and operational efficiency.
Career Growth
Gain exposure to large-scale capital investments and complex industrial engineering initiatives.
Diverse Project Portfolio
Work across facility upgrades, process improvements, equipment installations, and modernization efforts.
Relocation Support
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates interested in joining a growing manufacturing operation.