Project Engineer

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience preferred (food, dairy, or beverage industries).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.

• Strong customer focus with exceptional service orientation.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and decisive with sound commercial and business acumen.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet de

• adlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to develop leadership capabilities and influence project outcomes.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.

• Comfortable working in high-pressure or time-sensitive project environments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software tools.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

• Participate in all phases of projects, from initial customer meetings and pre-award support through cost estimation, proposal development, engineering, commissioning, and start-up.

• Serve as the technical owner for assigned project areas by specifying equipment and engineering solutions that meet customer requirements, timelines, and budget constraints.

• Apply engineering standards and optimize designs to meet customer specifications while controlling project costs.

• Proactively identify technical, scheduling, execution, or commercial risks and take appropriate action to ensure project commitments are met.

• Document customer meetings, discussions, and correspondence; maintain organized and accurate project documentation and technical files, including version control and approval tracking.

• Collaborate with designers to develop General Arrangement (GA) drawings, Hole & Load drawings, utility drawings, instrumentation layouts, and motor location drawings.

• Create and maintain utility lists, equipment tag lists, and component specifications.

• Specify and size system components such as pumps, valves, instrumentation, and related equipment.

• Prepare technical specifications and participate in design reviews.

• Review, evaluate, and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.

• Coordinate equipment shipment to customer sites in collaboration with the logistics team.

• Support installation activities, including mechanical punch-list closeout.

• Perform I/O checks and mechanical checkout of installed equipment on site.

• Support commissioning and start-up activities, including operator and maintenance training at customer sites.

• Ensure engineering and commissioning activities are completed in accordance with GEA standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Utilize GEA tools, templates, and documentation throughout all project phases.

• Provide technical input to the Project Manager to support project planning, execution, risk mitigation, work breakdown structures, and scheduling.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones and ensure design applicability.

• Provide technical support for troubleshooting equipment, system performance, and process issues.

• Assist in planning and execution of testing procedures, installation RFQs, site support activities, commissioning plans, and site acceptance testing.

• Support scope change identification and justification; assist with cost and schedule impact estimates and change order preparation.

• Prepare RFQ documentation and support Procurement with vendor technical evaluations, selection, and vendor management.

• Support Service organization activities as required.

• Ensure compliance with government regulations (safety, environmental) and industry standards, including sanitary requirements.

• Adhere to GEA Environmental Health & Safety policies and OSHA regulations.

• Assist with preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and spare parts lists.

• Develop project schedules to meet defined milestones.

• Deliver technical or project status presentations to customers and/or internal stakeholders as required.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• May be assigned to act as Project Manager for select projects.

• Travel up to 30% with some international travel