Project Engineer II

Description

Remote with 50% travel

Exempt pay: $100,000 to $130,000

Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally-grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

By growing local we help eliminate food waste and provide fresh, high-quality produce. Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture, no need for herbicides or pesticides, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.

Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn human welfare.

We are committed to the growth and cultivation of our employee's well-being, so that our employees feel that they are in a career environment that enables them to thrive personally and professionally. We provide an educational and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to employees working over 30 hours a week.

• Competitive Pay
• Indoor Agriculture Environment
• A culture focused on Work/Life Balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution rates
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Generous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Basic and Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Voluntary STD/LTD
• Aflac
• Caregiver Support
• Training and Development
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff)
• MarketPlace Perks at Work
• Free Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially.

Local Bounti employees are empowered, valued, and respected. They have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti's success. This shared passion for achievement is the lifeblood of our company.

Job Summary:

Local Bounti is revolutionizing the way fresh, sustainable produce is grown and delivered. We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Project Engineer II to join our innovative team. This intermediate-level position is responsible for performing engineering design evaluations and managing projects with moderate complexity. The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative and enjoys getting involved to help resolve issues as they arise.

The Project Engineer II is part of a capital projects team that designs, engineers, and constructs Local Bounti's innovative hybrid-controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facilities. These facilities include innovative vertical farming technology, greenhouses, hydroponic systems, and produce harvesting and packaging facilities. This team oversees planning and coordinating technical engineering initiatives to make sure they can complete a project within their budget and according to a schedule. Their duties include implementing and updating Local Bounti standards while managing large, engineered equipment specifications, procurement, and installation. The project engineer works to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with any other duties as assigned:

• In collaboration with management develop, implement, and communicate engineering design and operational plans for multiple, varied projects for completion within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Review equipment and system proposals and plans.
  • Study production process and design, customer requirements, and performance standards to develop project objectives.
  • Develop schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify, develop, and gather resources necessary to complete projects, selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
• Control project plans by assessing design, specifications, and plans, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
• Measure and monitor project performance and analyze reports using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques to:
  • Identify and manage issues and implement mitigation strategies to resolve operational problems, minimize delays, and keep projects on track.
  • Communicate project statuses regularly with upper management, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Provide technical support for the engineering process.
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Lead and perform engineering tasks associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas.
• Maintain product and company reputation by reviewing industry regulations to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and agency standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate cross-functionally, with internal and external resources as needed, maintaining Local Bounti's open, positive, and mission-driven culture.
• Performs assignments while acting independently and will collaborate with multi-discipline teams.
• Create and maintain appropriate project documentation.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti's Core Values.
• Embraces and supports the safety culture
• Independent, creative problem solver and eager to work hands-on, in the field.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking demonstrated by understanding of business implications of decisions and alignment of work with goals.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory and ability to access resources inside and outside of the company.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
• Advanced time management and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, cross-functionally, internally and externally
• Project management and leadership
• Manufacturing methods and procedures
• Documentation skills
• Analytical skills and attentive to detail.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software such as MS Project, Primavera, or other
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to various project sites, as needed.

Education, Experience, and Licensing:

• Bachelor's or Master of Science in Engineering or other related discipline preferred.
• EITHER
  • 2 years of solid experience in large engineering-intensive capital project construction, specifically in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) experience industry,
• OR
  • 4+ years, or 6+ years without a degree: Solid experience in large engineering-intensive capital project commercial construction, preferably in manufacturing, especially food manufacturing.
• EIT certification preferred
• PMP certification preferred

Physical Demands:

(Physical demands are a general guide and specific positions will vary based on working conditions, locations and facility/department needs)

• The working environment is subject to pressure for multiple calls, inquiries, and interruptions.
• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sound by ear.
• Lifting: raising or lowering objects weighing no more than 10 - 20 pounds, from one level to another.
• Mental Demands: mathematical reasoning, memorization, oral comprehension, spatial orientation, and written comprehension.
• Sitting: remaining in the normal seated position.
• Stooping: bending the body by bending the spine at the waist.
• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Vision Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less