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Project Engineer

Work4ce Inc
Liberty, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

What makes our team stand out? Several things, but one of the most important things is that we offer AMAZING benefits! We pay 100% for your medical, dental and vision benefit premiums. We also offer 17 PTO days, 8 Paid holidays, 401K match, and Paid OT.

We are excited to review your resume for the Project Engineer role for a MAJOR automotive client! We also consider non-local Project Engineer candidates if you are willing to relocate at your own cost!

Non-local candidates for the Project Engineer role are encouraged to apply if willing to relocate/commute at own cost.

Project Engineer Benefits:

  • 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits (100% employer paid premiums)
  • 401(k)
  • Paid OT at 1.5x (10 average per week expected)
  • And more!

Project Engineer Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of complex construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical proficiency in civil, mechanical, and hydraulic engineering disciplines, with experience managing projects across various phases including permitting, design, and construction. Your expertise will contribute to delivering innovative solutions in water treatment, stormwater management, pipeline systems, and other civil infrastructure projects. This position offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects that impact communities positively while advancing your career in project management and engineering.

Project Engineer Duties

  • Working in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, General Contractors, etc.) to achieve project milestones.
  • Equipment procurement, installation planning to execution, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines.
  • Participate in advanced cleanliness protocols (clean room) necessary for assigned area of battery manufacturing.
  • Supporting battery manufacturing trials to confirm equipment safety, quality, operation availability, and overall efficiency.
  • Punchlist item identification, root cause analysis, and countermeasure management.
  • KPI summarization, mass-production handover, and production issues support.
  • Cross-functional team engagement (domestic and international) to discuss open items and key project schedules/milestones.
  • Creating and maintaining detailed schedules for assigned areas.
  • Maintain budgets for assigned areas.
  • Completing internal and external training

Project Engineer Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field.
  • Experience in production preparation and execution of capital projects, preferably from initial strategy planning to the start of mass production.
  • Project management experience dealing with capital investments greater than $0.5M.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining detailed schedules including milestone achievement for manufacturing equipment installation.
  • Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings including building facilities and process equipment drawings.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Proficiency with 2D and 3D drafting software such as AutoCAD.
  • Ability for business travel, both domestic and international up to 10%.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods (such as July and December shutdown) as needed, based on project condition and schedule.

Join our team as a Project Engineer if you are committed to delivering impactful infrastructure solutions through technical excellence and proactive project management. We value innovation-driven professionals eager to contribute to sustainable development initiatives worldwide.

Pay: $55.00 - $84.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What is the largest capital investment budget that you have managed?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Project engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
  • capital projects: 1 year (Required)
  • AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55 - $84

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