Sr. Project Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. JBS Foods scores A on the Alion truth index.
Description
Position at Pilgrim's
Sr. Project Engineer
At Pilgrim’s, Safety IsACondition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
The Senior Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and operational excellence across multiple processing plant projects. This positionis responsible forleading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering initiatives that enhance plant performance, efficiency, and safety. Working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams-including Engineering, Plant Operations, Maintenance, and external contractors-the Sr. Project Engineer ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This role involves managing all phases of the project lifecycle, frominitialconcept and design through installation, commissioning, and final handoff.
***This position will be located at one of these Pilgrim’s facilities in Marshville, NC, Nacogdoches, TX or Sumter, SC. This is NOT a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Creation of capital budgeted projects and expenditures for the poultry processing plants
- Serve as Project Lead on projects, developing timelines, coordinating support, and trackingprogress.
- Primary liaison between Contractors and plant personnelassistingin layouts, verification of existing and future utilities,assistingwith weekend supervision of Contractors.
- Plan and attend safety meetings surrounding projects including acting in an enforcement role as needed.
- Coordinateappropriateutilitiesfor work, involving relocation of existing utilities and installation of new utilities as needed.
- Maintain andimproveour as-built drawings, drawing retention, and version control.Includes facilities, equipment, utilities, and property.
- Perform other projects/assignments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
WhatYou’llNeed:
- Education:Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or a related field isrequired;
- Experience:Three to five years ofpreviousexperiencerequired;
- Skills:Proficient in Microsoft Office; above average AutoCAD skills.Strong communication, project management, analytical, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others toidentifyand capitalize on opportunities that result in successful implementation of changes for the benefit of the business.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after60 daysof employment;
- Paid Time Off:Sick leave, vacation, companyobservedholidays or, any other statutorilyrequiredpaid leave;
- 401(k):Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salaryrange of$108,714.00 - $132,085.70
- Discretionary Bonus:This position is eligible toparticipatein the Company’s annual bonusplan;the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
- Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
- Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. Toassistin achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us:Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’soperatesprotein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K,the Republic of Irelandand continental Europe.
Our vision:Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Our core values are:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim'sdoesnot accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned byPilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.