Lead Project Engineer

WCL Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Full benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to ensure project compliance and execution. This mid-senior level role will handle technical liaison duties, manage project complexities, and support various engineering teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, with at least 2 years in Project or Design Engineering. The role offers a contract with a likelihood of extension and includes medical benefits, vision insurance, and 401(k). Position based in Schenectady, NY.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, or Field Engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel 10% - 15%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison for customers and engineering teams.
• Conduct Customer Kick-Off Meetings and Design Liaison Meetings.
• Manage the Engineering Budget and provide quarterly EACs.

Skills

Project Engineering

Design Engineering

Field Engineering

Leadership communication skills

Problem-solving capability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High school diploma/GED with 5 years of experience

Tools

GTCC – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

Job description

Lead Project Engineer – WCL Group

Job Overview

We are looking for a Lead Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering team in Schenectady, NY. This role will serve as the technical liaison for the customer and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) representatives, ensuring supplied design documentation and equipment fully comply with contract requirements and continuously improve project execution.

Location

Schenectady, NY (3 positions)

Salary

Base pay range: $63,000 - $69,000 per year with full benefits.

Schedule

2-3 days in the office per week.

Contract Term

1 year with a high likelihood of extension or conversion to full‑time employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous improvement and operational leadership as single point contact for all customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications related to the technology and its auxiliaries.
• Drive lessons learned back into the design engineering organizations to avoid repeating issues.
• Provide technical guidance to Project Management and Applications/Regional Customer Applications Engineering.
• Conduct Customer Kick‑Off Meetings (CKOMs) and/or Design Liaison Meetings (DLMs) with customers and/or their design representatives (EPCs).
• Review contract documentation and communicate project requirements to all design functions, utilizing internal documentation systems and regular communication with internal engineering organizations.
• Evaluate the financial/schedule impacts of customer requested scope changes via Cost & Cycle Estimates (CCEs) and implement changes agreed to by Change Orders via the Change Management Process.
• Support resolution of cross‑functional design complexities and work to resolve technical issues.
• Mitigate engineering schedule issues and take preventative action to avoid delivery delays.
• Manage the Engineering Budget and provide quarterly Estimate at Completion (EACs) to Finance.
• Provide technical support to engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation personnel to ensure equipment meets all customer requirements and business objectives.
• Present project issue resolutions periodically to upper management, highlighting risks and creating action plans.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, OR a high school diploma/GED with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required (~10% - 15%).
• Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Leadership-quality communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred

• Customer‑facing experience.
• Experience with GTCC – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
• Demonstrated creativity and problem‑solving capability.
• Experience and/or knowledge of plant system design engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and/or testing.
• Continuous process improvement mindset.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function & Industries

Engineering and Strategy/Planning – Electric Power Generation, Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution.

Benefits

Medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) and full benefits.