Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Georgetown, KY 40324

Work arrangement: Onsite

Duration: 12 months (Possible extension/conversion)

Employment Type: Contract

Domain: Construction/Automotive/Commercial construction

Shift: Monday–Friday, Standard Shift

Pay rate: $48 - $53/hr. on W2

Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of applications Sep 25, 2026

Note: Overtime: ~20% required (weekends and shutdown support). Willingness and flexibility to work on weekends when required. Travel: Up to 10% (domestic and international – Canada, Mexico, vendors, NAMC sites).

What you’ll be doing:

• Investigate project feasibility, scope, schedule and budget.
• Create scope of work, bid package and project specifications.
• Review technical drawings, provide feedback, negotiate changes.
• Evaluate safety compliance to local and national codes.
• Collaborate with 3rd party Safety Compliance Contractors.
• Collaborate with multiple groups to design and install equipment and meet project milestones.
• Supervise contractors in a green-field or brown-field work environment.
• Coordinate installation with skilled trades, affiliate companies, engineers and equipment manufacturers.
• Develop countermeasures for project delays for timely project completion.

Qualifications:

• BS In Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, and other relevant disciplines), Technical Trader Certification or equivalent experience.
• 3 years manufacturing environment.
• 3 years project management.
• Microsoft Office Software proficient (Excel, PowerPoint and Word etc.).
• Review/modification of drawing in AutoCAD proficiency.
• Bid Spec development, Contractor negotiation.
• 2 years Technical Drawing review experience.

Must Have:

• Hands-on engineering background combined with trade experience (practical, execution-focused).
• Project management experience, preferably managing projects valued at $500K or more.
• Commercial construction experience.
• Strong coordination and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and team members.
• Comfortable performing repetitive, process-driven work.

EEOC Compliance:

• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER:

• AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.