Industrial Project Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Project EngineerJob Description
The Project Engineer collaborates closely with the Project Manager to lead the engineering work process for the delivery of industrial solution projects.

This role involves supporting project development efforts during the sales phase and ensuring a seamless technical transition to project delivery.

The Project Engineer is responsible for documenting and communicating all project requirements to stakeholders through the creation of design basis documents, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, and critical client and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Manager of Project & Process Engineering, the Project Engineer ensures adherence to the Engineering Workflow for stage gates and reviews.

Accurate forecasting of work hours and managing schedule adherence are crucial for project success.
Responsibilities

+ Develop and manage changes to project definition documents, including design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.

+ Lead the coordination of engineering efforts on the project, facilitating communication between process, mechanical, and automation engineering teams, as well as external coordination with vendors and engineering firms.

+ Manage workflow to comply with organizational design processes, review gates, and procedures.

+ Ensure designs comply with industrial codes and regulations.

+ Forecast engineering labor for assigned projects and manage work to achieve schedule adherence.

+ Implement a structured approach to issue tracking and resolution.

+ Contribute to the resolution of complex engineering issues.

+ Support hazard assessments and hazard mitigation efforts.

+ Oversee Work Package Management, including in-house and outsourced scope of work generation and work product review.

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives for engineering processes.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

+ 5+ years of experience designing and managing industrial projects.

+ Experience commissioning capital expenditure projects from cradle to grave.

+ Experience in manufacturing methods and design within sheet metal, machining, or fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ CFD & FEA.

+ Root Cause & process development.

+ PE or PMP Certification.

Work Environment
The work environment consists of open office spaces that are updated and conducive to collaboration.

The company fosters a great culture and is experiencing growth, providing opportunities for professional development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, Ohio.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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