Senior Capital Projects Engineer

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Network Planning and Operational Structure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Reporting To: Director of Capital Projects

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Define, design, and deliver pilot scale and intermediate scale facilities as part of a national network of 12–15 sites. 
• Partner with members and external consultants to translate needs into robust unit operations and facility designs that support domestic scaleup to production level capabilities. 
• Contribute to equipment specification and selection, bid package development, procurement activities, installation oversight, and startup support. 
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer across teams, partners, and stakeholders. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Author or review frontend loading (FEL) documents, engineering drawings, equipment datasheets, and technical documentation. 
• Review and develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for utility systems and process equipment. 
• Support development and review of automation and control system documentation. 
• Author or review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Process Safety Reviews. 

• Work closely with vendors to ensure alignment on technical requirements, equipment performance, and delivery expectations. 
• Manage engineering deliverables, project schedules, and budgets in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. 
• Coordinate with cross functional stakeholders to ensure facility and process designs meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements. 

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of engineering and facility related projects from concept through commissioning. 
• Develop and maintain project timelines, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies. 
• Facilitate communication across internal teams, external partners, and contractors to ensure project alignment and timely decision making. 
• Track project progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain scope, schedule, and budget. 
• Support project reporting, documentation, and governance activities to ensure transparency and accountability. 

• EPC coordination and accountability. 
• Cost, schedule, and change order management. 
• Maintain and update the project risk register; escalate issues as needed. 
• Procurement tracking and coordination with supply chain partners. 
• Maintain an owner decision log to support timely project governance. 
• Establish and manage meeting cadence; ensure action item closure. 
• Oversee construction coordination and field execution alignment. 
• Lead stakeholder communication across internal and external groups. 
• Ensure contract and administrative follow through across all project phases. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• BS, MS or Ph.D. in Engineering or related discipline (chemical engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology, biochemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline) with substantial industrial experience. 
• 8+ years of experience in capital project management, production management, or reliability management with significant portion of that in industrial settings.  
• 4+ years of experience in executing capital projects from initial design to start up  
• Excellent understanding of industrial equipment and facilities, including electrical, mechanical, piping, safety, and control systems. 
• Prior experience in capital projects for fermentation and downstream processing required. Experience designing equipment, processes, or facilities at pilot or higher scales preferred.  
• Experience with diverse bioreactor types and a wide variety of downstream processing unit operations is desired. 
• Experience with bioprocessing equipment such as sterilizers/sanitizers, CIP/SIP systems, bioreactors, centrifuges, homogenizers/disruptors, various filtration systems, membrane separations, drying, distillation, crystallization, or chemical transformations. 
• Prior experience in working with vendors, managing project schedules and budgets, and creating Standard Operating Procedures will be crucial to ensure these facilities are operated safely. 
• Experience working with a diverse group of contractors and vendors on facility design and ongoing operations required.  
• The ability to be self-directed and work independently under tight deadlines is required. Must be motivated and able to work hands-on in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Excellent organizational and detailed planning skills required.  
• Must possess and cultivate the highest levels of safety awareness. 
• Strong change management skills, and an ability to manage projects through influence as well as through contractual arrangements required. 
• Working knowledge of process control and automation is desired. 
• Must possess excellent computer skills. 
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have experience with record keeping, writing reports, and SOPs. 

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid options for medical insurance for BioMADE employees. Low-cost buy-up options also available.
• Generous cost-sharing for medical insurance for spouse and child(ren).
• Health Savings Account option for medical insurance.
• 100% Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for BioMADE employees.
• Low-cost Dental insurance for spouse/child(ren) and with child ortho coverage. 
• 100% employer paid Vision for employee, and spouse/child(ren) coverage.
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan options for Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter Pre-Tax benefits.
• 100% Employer paid Life insurance with a 1x Annual Salary for Exempt staff and a Flat $50,000 benefit for hourly staff.
• 100% Employer paid Short Term Disability insurance and low-cost Voluntary Long Term Disability insurance available.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match on plan compensation (no vesting period!).
• Discretionary Incentive Plan based on organizational and individual performance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that begins to accrue from your hire date.
• 13 Paid holidays, including a winter break between Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Day.
• Paid Parental Leave- Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning’s Suite for professional development.
• Hybrid Work Policy for most positions; Stipend for Internet and personal cell phone use.
• Free Parking.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Free snacks and beverages at CA and MN office locations.
• Fun on and off-site employee activities sponsored by the Employee Engagement Committee
• On site gym access
• Pet Friendly office space