Senior Project Engineer - Renewables

Position Overview

The Senior 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop reasonable and cost-effective project and electrical estimates.
• Maintain appropriate 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.
• Achieve predicted cost, timing, and functional outcome.
• Act as technical resource for reviewing existing assets and proposed projects, providing guidance on risks and benefits.

Competencies

• Manages conflict effectively.
• Communicates effectively across audiences.
• Delivers good and timely decisions.
• Directs work, provides direction, delegates and removes obstacles.
• Resourceful: deploys resources efficiently.
• Self‑aware: uses feedback and reflection for personal insight.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience in an ethanol plant or similar biofuels operation strongly preferred.
• Experience with similar industrial processes (chemical or continuous processing).
• Experience leading or supporting capital projects, including construction and implementation phases.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and oversee external engineering vendors, reviewing and validating engineering designs, specifications, and deliverables.

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

Work is performed in a 24/7 ethanol production plant. Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer. Frequent exposure to adverse weather, dust, fumes, and noise. Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: accrued vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and more.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Andersons, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. The company conducts drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing of applicants and employees as required.