Project Engineer – Industrial and Manufacturing

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Country: United States

Salary: $80K-$100K

Start Date:

Description:

Our client is a multi-discipline engineering firm dedicated to serving industrial and manufacturing clients. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, they provide top-tier engineering solutions that drive client success. Their motto, “See it. Solve it!”, reflects their belief that identifying a problem is the first step toward finding the best solution.

They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a technically proficient professional who can bridge the gap between design and execution, ensuring projects meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with clients daily to understand their project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Provide technical support while maintaining clear communication with the client’s project manager and other stakeholders.
  • Work across multiple engineering disciplines, coordinating efforts between clients, contractors, and internal teams to address design, engineering, and implementation challenges.
  • Assist clients in developing project objectives, scopes of work, schedules, and bid packages, while supporting the purchasing team with technical expertise.
  • Manage essential contract documents, including RFIs, addenda, change orders, and construction drawings.
  • Identify and resolve design and engineering challenges, providing leadership during installation, commissioning, and operation phases.
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes, QA/QC policies, safety regulations, and performance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Safely travel to industrial and manufacturing facilities, performing hands-on work that may include climbing stairs, ladders, and navigating elevated platforms.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical) from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • 5-10 years of experience in engineering and design, with a background in project management.
  • Ability to self-manage small projects, collaborate effectively within a team, or take the lead on larger initiatives.
  • Strong client interaction and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience in budgeting, cost management, and scheduling to meet project milestones.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, and project management software.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Prior experience in consulting and construction is a plus.
  • Familiarity with capital project development and the FEL process is highly desirable.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Virginia, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity, is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

Our client offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including:

  • Health insurance options
  • IRA contribution match
  • Seven paid holidays per year
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Bonus compensation (performance-based and annual bonuses)
  • Life insurance
  • Gym membership reimbursement

Why Join This Team?

  • Opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training, and professional development.
  • Work on challenging, high-impact projects that require creativity and collaboration.
  • A strong, team-oriented environment that values technical excellence and problem-solving.
  • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities based on performance.

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience Required:

  • Engineering: 5 years (Required)

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven Project Engineer who thrives in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and technical expertise. If you have the experience and passion to drive industrial and manufacturing projects to success, we encourage you to apply.