What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Liaison Engineer position at GEA Group?
GEA Group is a global leader in process engineering solutions, serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Our Liquid Powder Technologies (LPT) division specializes in innovative solutions for liquid and powder processing, delivering cutting-edge technologies to optimize efficiency and quality.
Responsibilities / Tasks
The Project Liaison Engineer plays a critical role in facilitating seamless communication between GEA, customers, and key suppliers. This position is responsible for efficiently managing Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring timely responses, and maintaining accurate records throughout project lifecycles.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience with large-scale projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop expertise in project coordination within a global engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
RFI (Request for Information) Management
Required Qualifications & Skills
GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Summary Pay Range
$85,000 to $100,000
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.
Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at GEA Group.
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Responsibilities / Tasks
The Project Liaison Engineer plays a critical role in facilitating seamless communication between GEA, customers, and key suppliers. This position is responsible for efficiently managing Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring timely responses, and maintaining accurate records throughout project lifecycles.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience with large-scale projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop expertise in project coordination within a global engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
RFI (Request for Information) Management
- Receive RFIs from customers and suppliers (via Autodesk Build or email).
- Assess incoming requests to determine uniqueness or duplication.
- Identify and assign the appropriate engineering team member for response.
- Log RFIs in the tracking register, forward them to the relevant contact, and set follow-up reminders.
- Provide responses through Autodesk Build or email, ensure proper documentation, and close out completed requests.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for information requests from GEA teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Track and manage outgoing RFIs, ensuring timely follow-ups and resolutions.
- Maintain regular communication with customer representatives and project stakeholders.
- Support project engineers in preparing equipment specifications.
- Update and manage the equipment database and other project tracking lists.
- Oversee design review actions, following up with responsible parties to ensure timely resolution.
- Escalate overdue design review actions to project managers, engineers, or project directors as needed.
- Manage HAZOP review actions, ensuring follow-ups and appropriate escalations.
- Collaborate with the document controller to track issued documents and drawings, ensuring necessary feedback.
- Attend project meetings to stay informed about progress, challenges, and upcoming actions.
- Compile and distribute bi-weekly reports on RFI statuses, design reviews, and HAZOP actions.
- Document and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and follow-ups as required.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in project coordination, engineering communication, or related responsibilities.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Ability to work independently while proactively seeking guidance when needed.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Build, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and project management tools.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.
- 12 Paid Holidays
- PTO - Paid Time Off
- Medical Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k with excellent employer match
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Assistance Program
GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Summary Pay Range
$85,000 to $100,000
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.
Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at GEA Group.
Did we spark your interest?
Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000
