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Senior Capital Project Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

Position: Sr. Capital Project Engineer_2017-105462 Location: Nashville, TN, 37115 Duration: Full-Time Description: * Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ...

Cargill

Senior Capital Project Engineer

Eddyville, IA · On-site

$94K - $123K/yr

Job Purpose and Impact The Senior Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and where applicable, execute engineering deliverables for one or more of our broad core technology or engineering area.

Cargill

Senior Capital Project Engineer

Eddyville, IA · On-site

$94K - $123K/yr

Job Purpose and Impact The Senior Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and where applicable, execute engineering deliverables for one or more of our broad core technology or engineering area.

Cargill

Senior Capital Project Engineer

Eddyville, IA

$94K - $123K/yr

Job Purpose and Impact The Senior Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and where applicable, execute engineering deliverables for one or more of our broad core technology or engineering area.

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Project Engineer

Port Allen, LA

Reporting to the SVP, Operations & Supply Chain, this position provides direct leadership to project-based team members and workstream leaders assigned to the capital project. The Project Engineer ...

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As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for director capital project engineer in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Capital Project Engineer vs Project Engineer?

AspectDirector Capital Project EngineerProject Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, PMP or PE certification often preferredBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, PMP certification optional
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, senior-level coordinationExecutes specific project tasks, supports project managers, on-site and office work
Industry UsageUsed in large infrastructure, energy, or industrial projectsCommon in construction, manufacturing, and engineering firms

The main difference is that the Director Capital Project Engineer holds a senior, strategic role overseeing multiple projects and teams, while the Project Engineer focuses on executing specific project tasks under supervision. The Director typically has more experience, certifications, and responsibilities related to project planning and management.

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Senior Capital Project Engineer

Winland Foods, Inc.

Buckner, KY • On-site

$92K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Winland Foods rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

214th of 388 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Winland is investing in modern, reliable manufacturing systems to support growth, food safety, operational excellence, and cost competitiveness across its manufacturing network.
The Senior Capital Project Engineer will lead and execute capital improvement projects across multiple food manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for managing projects from concept through startup, ensuring safe execution, on-time delivery, budget control, and long-term operational success. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving plant problems, managing projects, working directly with the operations teams, and delivering practical improvements in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
US Works from Home
Job Type:
Engineering
Job Posting Title:
Senior Capital Project Engineer
Job Description:
Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexibility as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote role with 50%-60% travel time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.
Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $74,000 to $108,900 Annually with additional bonus potential
Roles & Responsibilities:
Capital Project Execution & Management
  • Lead capital projects ($250K - $5M) ranging from equipment upgrades to line expansions, utility improvements, packaging enhancements, and infrastructure improvements.
  • Manage projects from concept development, scope definition, estimating, and approval through installation, startup, and closeout.
  • Coordinate internal resources, contractors, vendors, and plant personnel to ensure successful execution.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Track project budgets, invoices, timelines, and spend
  • Prepare capital requests (CEAs) along with ROI justifications
  • Deliver projects within approved budgets

Manufacturing & Plant Support
  • Work with operations, maintenance, QA, sanitation, and safety teams to identify improvement opportunities
  • Troubleshoot equipment/process bottlenecks
  • Support reliability and maintenance initiatives
  • Improve line efficiency and uptime
  • Ensure projects comply with food safety, sanitary design, GMP, OSHA, environmental, and company standards

Technical & Continuous Improvement Execution
  • Coordinate and participate in equipment FAT/SAT, installation, startup, and commissioning
  • Ensure projects meet food safety, sanitary design, OSHA, and plant standards
  • Support automation upgrades and controls integration with internal/external resources
  • Develop startup plans, punch lists, operator training plans, and turnover documentation
  • Apply Lean / Six Sigma / root cause problem solving methods
  • Improve labor efficiency, waste reduction, OEE, and throughput

What Success Looks Like
  • Projects completed safely, on time, and within budget
  • Successful startups with minimal downtime
  • Measurable improvements in capacity, efficiency, quality, or reliability
  • Strong working relationships with plant teams
  • Sustainable solutions that improve operations long term

Qualifications & Experience:
Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of engineering, manufacturing, or project management experience
  • Experience managing capital projects in manufacturing environments
  • Strong project management, organization, and communication skills
  • Capital project planning and execution
  • Budgeting and cost control

Preferred Experience
  • Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, or packaging manufacturing
  • Knowledge of sanitary design principles
  • Experience with packaging systems, process equipment, conveyors, utilities, or material handling systems
  • Familiarity with automation, PLC controls, or industrial networking
  • Contractor and vendor management
  • Equipment installation and startup
  • Process improvement and troubleshooting
  • AutoCAD / layout review
  • Microsoft Project / Excel / SAP familiarity

Leadership Style - Model Winland Values
  • Calm and organized under changing priorities
  • Collaborative with plant and corporate teams
  • Act with integrity and courage when making decisions
  • Listen to operators and engineers closest to the work
  • Hold yourself and others accountable to commitments
  • Practical, hands-on problem solver with a strong sense of project ownership
  • Strengthen collaboration between functional groups - Operations, IT, R&D, Safety, Logistics, Planning

Why Join Winland Foods
  • High-impact leadership role with direct influence on enterprise transformation.
  • Opportunity to shape engineering strategy and build a best-in-class technical organization.
  • A culture committed to career development, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Play a critical role in shaping the future of Winland Foods-where your ideas, expertise, and leadership will help drive breakthrough performance.
EEO Statement:
Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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