Senior Capital Project Engineer
Cargill
EDDYVILLE, IA · Posted August 18, 2026
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About the job
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
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. We seek a professional who will develop and apply engineering standards and procedures, providing advice on issues within the engineering field.
Key Accountabilities
Plan, design and estimate time and cost, overseeing construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems and components.
Analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures.
Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Coordinate staffing and development of construction, commissioning, and start-up plans.
Lead equipment specification and procurement. Develop, review, and award bid packages for equipment and labor.
Informally lead, mentor, and coach early career engineers through hands-on training and project work. #LI-SK7
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to execute large capital projects or portfolio of projects
Previous experience in chemical, food or related industries
Additional Information
Position is onsite. Hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Eddyville, Iowa
Relocation will be provided for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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