Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer – Infrastructure

Job Description

The Project Engineer – Infrastructure plays a key role in delivering complex multidisciplinary projects that support the organization’s infrastructure function. This role leads project engineering activities across mechanical, structural, electrical, and control systems, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. The Project Engineer collaborates closely with engineering, project management, procurement, and clients to coordinate design, documentation, and field support from project initiation through commissioning and start-up.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering input to support the development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Collaborate with department leaders and key stakeholders to align engineering activities with overall project planning and execution.
• Work closely with the engineering department and project managers to ensure adherence to project schedules, including activities required to support procurement and timely release of engineering deliverables.
• Monitor, track, and coordinate schedule updates and submittals, ensuring accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal and external clients and managers to determine applicable design codes and establish overall design criteria for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with approved manuals, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain engineering scope and project intent by interpreting project scope, identifying deviations, and assessing potential change orders.
• Coordinate with managers to evaluate cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and support the implementation of approved changes.
• Implement approved project changes and clearly communicate associated schedule impacts to project managers and other stakeholders.
• Verify adherence to project quality processes and support continuous improvement of engineering and project delivery practices.
• Conduct recurring design coordination meetings with project teams to promote cross-departmental collaboration and resolve design issues.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Procurement to establish and maintain effective document distribution for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage engineering field support and technical communication through the RFI (Request for Information) system.
• Review weekly and monthly project status reports, providing engineering input related to progress, costs, risks, and potential changes.
• Participate in project review meetings to report on engineering status, address technical issues, and support decision-making.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities for engineered fixed equipment and related systems within the industrial machinery environment.
• Engage in customer-facing discussions to clarify requirements, present engineering solutions, and support project delivery.
• Perform other engineering and project-related responsibilities as required or assigned to support successful project execution.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary projects involving mechanical, structural, electrical, and control systems in the execution of projects and proposals.
• Demonstrated experience with engineered fixed equipment within the industrial machinery space.
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, coordination, and execution of engineering tasks.
• Experience with procurement processes and standards, including coordination of engineering deliverables to support purchasing activities.
• Experience with commissioning and start-up standards, documentation, and field support for industrial systems.
• Ability to coordinate engineering activities against project schedules and ensure engineering deliverables are released on time.
• Strong background in industrial manufacturing methods and design, including familiarity with manufacturing engineering principles.
• Experience with mechanical systems, electrical systems, and control systems in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and design of components and systems.
• Experience with sheet metal, machining, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to interface effectively with customers and internal stakeholders, providing clear technical communication.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a project-driven environment.
• Capability to perform root cause analysis and support resolution of technical issues in the field and during commissioning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with material handling systems.
• background working with abrasive blasting or corrosion-control equipment.
• Experience with industrial fixed equipment beyond core machinery systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and their integration into industrial infrastructure.
• Experience using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) tools for analysis.
• Experience using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools for structural or mechanical analysis.
• Proficiency with Revit or similar tools for coordination with building and infrastructure models.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience in process development for industrial or manufacturing systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Work Environment

This role is based in an open office environment with modern, updated office space that supports collaboration and communication among engineering and project teams. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility required to meet project demands. Approximately 20% of the role involves travel for job site visits and client meetings, providing direct exposure to industrial facilities, engineered fixed equipment, and commissioning activities. The organization fosters a positive company culture and is in a growth phase, offering opportunities to contribute to expanding capabilities and infrastructure projects. The work environment combines office-based design and coordination activities with periodic field work and client interaction, using modern engineering tools and project management systems to support efficient project delivery.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Health & Wellness Medical insurance (multiple plans offered) Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance (company‑provided options) Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage Retirement & Financial 401(k) retirement plan (match varies by role/location) Competitive base pay with performance‑driven compensation culture (sales/engineering/operations roles often bonus‑eligible) Time Off & Flexibility Paid Time Off (PTO) (vacation personal time) Paid holidays Some roles report flexible scheduling or limited work‑from‑home flexibility, particularly for corporate/support functions Culture, Growth & Perks Family‑owned, values‑driven culture (HAPIEE core values: Humility, Agility, Passion, Integrity, Execute, Excellence) Strong training and learning environment, especially for technical, engineering, and field‑based roles Global organization exposure with opportunities to work across regions depending on role Close‑knit teams; employees frequently cite supportive colleagues and hands‑on leadership

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Salary : $80,000 - $130,000