Senior Project Engineer

Job Req ID:107392

Job Type:Full-time

Work Category:Onsite,

Application Close Date: 08/28/2026

Sponsorship:Not Available

Compensation: $124,800- $187,200

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Why Gallo Glass?

Gallo Glass, established in 1958, is a state-of-the-art highly-innovative glass manufacturer committed to meeting the needs of its customers while minimizing its impact on the environment. The largest glass plant on the West Coast, and the only glass plant in the world solely dedicated to the wine and spirits industry, Gallo Glass is a family owned and operated company. Running 24 hours a day 365 days a year, the plant turns 1500 tons of molten glass from natural raw materials all sourced in California, into 2 million bottles per day. Come see for yourself and join Gallo Glass: California Pure.

A Taste of What You'll Do

As a Senior Project Engineer at Glass, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing by leading projects that bring new systems, capabilities, and innovations to life. Working cross-functionally, you'll partner with operations, maintenance, vendors, and leadership to design, build, and start up capital projects that directly impact safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.

In this role, you'll take ownership of projects from concept through execution-developing scopes, aligning resources, managing budgets, and ensuring timelines are met. You'll translate complex plans into real-world installations, guiding projects through design, construction, and start-up while navigating competing priorities across scope, schedule, and cost. Along the way, you'll influence key decisions and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

You'll lead multiple projects or components of larger initiatives, coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure successful delivery. Your ability to communicate clearly, build alignment, and remove roadblocks will be essential as you drive progress and maintain momentum.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact-improving existing systems, supporting new product commercialization, and helping build the next generation of glass manufacturing capabilities. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working in a dynamic environment, and delivering results that matter, this role offers the chance to grow your career while making a meaningful difference.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering plus 7 years of Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Industrial Architecture, Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility, which may include Gallo TMDP or OMDP experience; OR Bachelor of Science Degree plus 9 years of Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Industrial Architecture, Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Master's Degree in Engineering plus 5years of Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Industrial Architecture, Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility, which may include Gallo TMDP or OMDP experience; OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 11 years of Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Industrial Architecture, Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Understands Basic Engineering and can follow standard work to achieve goals.
• May be required to travel at least 25% of the time, domestically, for project meetings at site or vendor offices, construction oversight, start-up management, clear communication with site, project continuity and effective project leadership.
• May be required to travel up to 5% of the time, internationally, for Factory Acceptance Testing and meetings at vendor offices.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• BS in Engineering Management, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bio-Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering, plus 7 years managing projects.
• Commercial or Industrial Construction Management experience, including management of construction and start-up, budgets, schedules, procurement, and status reporting.

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Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• It is the Company's policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

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