Field Project Engineer

Job Title: Field Project Engineer

Our client is looking for someone with a mechanical engineering background with specific experience supporting construction or industrial installation projects, preferably involving conveyor systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with day‑to‑day coordination of installation activities for a multi‑story conveyor system.
• Support mechanical installation planning, sequencing, and coordination with subcontractors and field teams.
• Assist with material look‑ahead planning, ensuring required components are identified, ordered, tracked, and available for installation.
• Coordinate logistics and deliveries, including scheduling, staging, and on‑site material movement.
• Support procurement tracking (vendor research, quotes, purchase order tracking) without budget ownership.
• Manage RFIs (Requests for Information), including preparation, submission, tracking, and follow‑up with engineering and subcontract teams.
• Assist with Change Event Request (CER) documentation and tracking.
• Support project schedule updates by collecting field data and reporting progress to the Project Manager.
• Perform site walks and observations, documenting installation progress, issues, and coordination needs.
• Assist with device and equipment placement coordination for field installations.
• Coordinate third‑party inspections, equipment deliveries, and shipment logistics as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with subcontractors to ensure questions, issues, and action items are addressed promptly.
• Proactively communicate installation challenges, delays, or coordination issues to the Project Manager.

Essential Skills

• Design
• Installation
• Project management
• Building automation systems
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Project engineering
• Construction
• Engineering
• Conveyor system

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with construction workflows and terminology
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to track multiple tasks and follow up with subcontractors and vendors
• Proficiency in Procore or similar project management tools (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and organizational capabilities

Work Environment

The Project Engineer role involves coordinating with various team members and subcontractors to ensure that project activities are executed efficiently. The work environment requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The use of project management tools like Procore is preferred to facilitate efficient project tracking and documentation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $45.67/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $41 - $46