Project Engineer

Equest; Windsor; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Project Engineer to drive technical development in battery projects. This role includes managing project execution, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring project alignment with objectives. Ideal candidates will have a solid engineering background with expertise in battery systems and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related.
• Minimum 3 years experience in project engineering or technical project management.
• Strong technical understanding of lithium-ion battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage battery development projects.
• Act as point of contact for external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal cross-functional teams for project success.

Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Decision Making and Judgement

Analytically Inclined

Written and Verbal Communication

Team Work

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will lead and coordinate a range of technical development projects, with a key responsibility for managing externally supported initiatives and ensuring successful project execution and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise in battery development and strong project management skills.

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Analytically Inclined
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Team Work
• Mechanical Aptitude

Job Duties

• Plan, execute, and manage battery development projects to meet technical, schedule, and budget targets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders on funded project activities, ensuring clear communication, timely reporting, and alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate internal cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, operations, and quality to drive project success.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, technical reports, progress updates, and milestone tracking.
• Support preparation of project proposals and funding applications for new external initiatives.
• Work closely with technical teams to transition research and prototype concepts into scalable solutions.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, safety protocols, and all project-related requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project engineering or technical project management, ideally in battery development, energy storage, or advanced manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing externally supported or partnership-driven technical projects.
• Strong technical understanding of lithium-ion battery systems and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet) and reporting systems.
• PMP certification is an asset.

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Project Engineer • Windsor, Ontario, Canada