Project Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to support our dynamic projects, focusing on execution, contract management, and project timelines. The role involves assisting the Lead Project Manager in various tasks and acting as the initial point of contact for commercial and technical issues.

• Support the project based on fluctuating working hours to support execution, contract management, and project timelines.
• Assist the Lead Project Manager in all assigned tasks.
• Act as the first line of defense in response to commercial and technical actions from project engineers, suppliers, or on-site staff.
• Manage Change Orders, Notices, Pay Applications, Schedule of Values, and develop Non-Conformance reports.
• Ensure quality control and safety standards are met.
• Prepare and manage contract documents, communicate contract terms, and mitigate risks.
• Develop requests for proposals for labor, material, and other services, soliciting and evaluating bids.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure fulfillment of obligations and milestones.
• Update commercial terms in routine contracts such as purchase orders and Master Service Agreements.
• Use tools to forecast, plan, estimate, and track project delivery and budget.
• Conduct risk assessment and management activities.
• Provide oversight for contract adherence in performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Develop documentation and illustrative materials to communicate complex topics.
• Facilitate collaboration across functions and serve as a role model for teamwork.
• Determine and communicate team assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts.

• 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with large complex projects involving internal/external and labor/non-labor cost components.
• Experience with combined cycle or simple cycle power plant projects.
• General Contracting experience with heavy industrial work.
• Knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and design drawings.
• Clear and professional communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Strong mathematical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Construction Management Degree (B.S) or similar in Engineering is preferred.

The role requires onsite work at the generating station, Monday through Friday, for a total of 50 hours per week.

This is a Contract position based out of Wheatfield, IN.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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 Wheatfield,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

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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.

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Salary : $50 - $70