Intermediate Project Engineer - Food Industry

The Danmare Group specializes in providing full-service engineering and design solutions to leading companies in the food and beverage industry. Over the past fourteen years, clients have enlisted our expert team to manage challenging projects from start to finish. We take a collaborative approach that considers all stakeholder requirements to satisfy the unique needs of our clients. Our continued success in our industry has been leveraged by our inclusion in the AGI group of businesses. AGI is a global leader in the planning, engineering, and manufacturing of full solutions and systems in the agriculture industry. AGI partners with customers in six continents to offer unique market solutions. www.aggrowth.com. This global opportunity provides broader opportunities and experience for our team members.

Intermediate Project Engineer

The role requires 3 to 5 years of relevant Project Engineering experience to drive and manage multiple projects for a variety of clients in the food, beverage, and pet food industries. The ideal candidate should have a thorough knowledge of design engineering principles and project management methodologies, supported with in-depth experience in the application of project management techniques for clients in the food, beverage, or pet food industries.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Senior Project Engineers with major project initiatives which includes identifying equipment capabilities, utilities, infrastructure requirements, developing process flow diagrams and layout concepts
• Lead and coordinate activities at client sites to ensure proper execution of project designs
• Prepare mechanical system designs using AutoCAD, 2D/3D and BIM modelling
• Manage contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance to all safety regulations, codes, standards, and adherence to client requirements
• Monitoring Contractor work for compliance with contract specifications
• Generate, review, and take responsibility for contract documents and specifications primarily as they relate to process mechanical requirements
• Support site start-up team, troubleshoot and resolve issues by collaborating with vendor equipment technicians during installation and start-up
• Interact with core disciplines (structural, electrical, controls, process), as well as internal and external clients to coordinate and achieve project objectives in a timely manner
• Assist with the development of Engineering Check-out, Equipment Acceptance Testing, start-up, and validation documents
• Working knowledge of CFIA, USDA, and FDA food equipment hygienic design requirements
• Understanding GMP requirements, area designations, and clean design requirements

Other Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or Civil
• Professional Engineer status or Engineer in Training
• Previous experience in food, beverage, or pet food industries
• Able to work flexible hours, weekends if required
• Experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word
• Up to 40% travel may be required to support and service our clients
• Valid Ontario driver's license, valid passport, and ability to obtain TN visa

We provide a competitive compensation including benefits, health spending account, retirement program, fitness allowance, personal and career development, and other programs. Check us out at www.danmare.ca.