Project Engineer - Renewables
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026. The Andersons scores B on the Alion truth index.
Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it’s helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global.
What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.
About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.
Position Overview
The Renewables Project Engineer applies advanced engineering expertise to plan, coordinate, and manage plant capital projects from initial concept through completion. This role develops accurate and cost-effective project and electrical estimates while identifying required equipment, materials, and resources to ensure successful execution. The position maintains a strong understanding of applicable codes and regulations to ensure compliance throughout all project phases. Responsibilities include overseeing the development of layout and detailed drawings to support effective project planning and implementation. The Senior Project Engineer is accountable for achieving project objectives related to cost, schedule, and functionality, while proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies. Additionally, this role serves as a technical resource, evaluating existing assets and proposed projects to provide guidance on associated risks and benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Provide reasonable and cost-effective project and electrical estimates
Develop and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge of applicable codes and regulations
Evaluate and identify all equipment, materials and other resources required for physical completion of projects
Oversee the development of layout and detail drawings needed for project management
Project Management achieving predicted cost, timing, and functional outcome.
Technical resource for reviewing existing assets and considered projects, providing the appropriate guidance related to risk and benefit.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
Works independently; receives minimal guidance
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level
Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively and with a minimum of noise
Communicates Effectively - Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done
Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, Master’s Degree preferred
3-5 years’ relevant experience required in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience
Hands-on experience working in an ethanol plant environment or similar biofuels operation strongly preferred
Experience with similar industrial processes such as chemical or other continuous processing environments
Experience leading or supporting capital projects, including construction and implementation phases
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and oversee external engineering vendors, including reviewing and validating engineering designs specifications, and deliverables
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Work is performed in a 24x7 Ethanol production plant
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes and noise
Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
Benefits
We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Paid Time Off including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
401(k) with employer matching
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance coverage
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.
Disclaimer:
The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.
To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.
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