Lead Project Engineer - Refrigeration & Compression Systems

Socket.dev; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead and coordinate engineering activities for industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects in Milwaukee. You will act as the primary technical contact, ensuring deliverables meet customer requirements and project objectives.

The role requires a strong background in engineering project execution, safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with project execution.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in writing and speech.
• Willingness to travel ~10–15% and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for project execution and schedules.
• Be accountable for all engineering deliverables across disciplines.
• Review compression system designs for compliance with standards.
• Review codes and standards (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, IBC).
• Approve customer deliverables and advise on design improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical communication

Project execution

Compression systems

P&ID familiarity

ERP/BOM understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead and coordinate engineering activities for industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects in Milwaukee. You will act as the primary technical contact, ensuring deliverables meet customer requirements and project objectives.

The role requires a strong background in engineering project execution, safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.