Lead Project Engineer

Insight Global; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) to guide cross-functional engineering teams from concept to customer handover. You will drive technical execution, schedule adherence, and budget performance for high-performing material handling system designs.

The role requires strong planning, coordination, and communication, serving as the technical authority and liaison among engineering teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Leadership in cross-functional teams
• Strong planning and coordination skills
• Experience with PLC/Controls systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through customer handover with strong technical execution and budget awareness.
• Oversee system design activities, including hardware, network, software (PLC/PC-based), installation, integration, commissioning, and testing.
• Ensure functionality, quality and technical accuracy across material handling solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Coordination

Communication

PLC/Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

The Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) is responsible for leading cross‑functional engineering teams in transforming sold projects into fully realized, high‑performing system designs. This role requires strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Acting as the technical authority and primary liaison between engineering teams, customers, and internal stakeholders, the Project Leader Engineer II plays a critical role in driving successful project outcomes.

Project Execution

• Lead projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring strong technical execution, positive financial performance, and overall project success.
• Oversee complete system design activities, including hardware systems, network architecture, software development (PLC and/or PC‑based systems), electrical installation, component integration, commissioning, and testing.
• Ensure system functionality, technical accuracy, and quality across all material handling solutions.

Project Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide regular updates.
• Coordinate engineering activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely across the value chain to ensure aligned, efficient, and seamless project execution.