Mechanical Project Engineer

Tenova Advanced Technologies; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

On-site fitness center

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Tenova Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and acceptance.

You will work with the Project Manager, customers, vendors, and site teams as a key technical interface throughout the project lifecycle. You will combine hands-on engineering knowledge with project coordination responsibilities, supporting projects from initial planning and design through procurement, installation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering/design experience in heavy industrial equipment or process plants.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities within multidisciplinary projects.
• Understanding of project management principles and project lifecycle phases.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions considering project requirements, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with engineering/design software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities and support project planning and scheduling.
• Review contract docs and specs to ensure deliverables meet scope.
• Coordinate flow of technical information between disciplines.
• Serve as technical interface with customers, partners, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support PM in resolving technical issues affecting scope, schedule, or cost.
• Coordinate development of engineering deliverables, drawings, design schedules, and docs.
• Perform or review calculations for equipment sizing and maintain records.
• Coordinate resolution of design issues with customers and site teams.
• Prepare and coordinate tech specs, BOMs, and requisitions for Procurement.
• Support technical evaluation and supplier qualification with PM and Procurement.
• Review vendor docs to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Provide technical support to the Project Manager during project execution.
• Participate in site installation, commissioning, and acceptance as needed.
• Ensure activities comply with codes, ISO standards, and Tenova quality procedures.
• Perform Mechanical Design Engineer responsibilities as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

As a Project Engineer, you will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure projects meet contractual requirements, technical specifications, schedule, quality, and cost objectives. You will work closely with the Project Manager, customers, engineering disciplines, vendors, and site teams, serving as a key technical interface throughout the project lifecycle.

You will combine hands-on engineering knowledge with project coordination responsibilities, supporting projects from initial planning and design through procurement, installation, commissioning, and final acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities and contribute to overall project planning and scheduling.
• Review contract documentation, technical specifications, and project requirements to ensure engineering deliverables comply with contractual scope.
• Coordinate the flow of technical information among engineering disciplines, including mechanical, process, piping, structural, electrical, and automation.
• Serve as a technical interface with customers, partners, vendors, and internal engineering teams.
• Support the Project Manager in identifying and resolving technical issues that may affect scope, performance, schedule, or project cost.
• Coordinate the development of engineering deliverables, drawing lists, design schedules, and technical documentation.
• Perform and/or review engineering calculations for equipment and component sizing and maintain supporting calculation records.
• Coordinate the resolution of design issues with customers, partners, site teams, and engineering specialists.
• Prepare and coordinate technical specifications, bills of materials, and requisitions for Procurement.
• Support the technical evaluation, selection, and qualification of suppliers in coordination with the Project Manager and Procurement.
• Review technical documentation and vendor information to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Provide technical support to the Project Manager throughout project execution.
• Participate in site installation, commissioning, and acceptance activities when required.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable codes, ISO standards, and Tenova internal quality procedures.
• Perform Mechanical Design Engineer responsibilities as required to support project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of engineering/design experience in heavy industrial equipment, process plants, or similar environments.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities within multidisciplinary projects.
• Understanding of project management principles and the different phases of the project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and design documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Understanding of engineering interfaces and dependencies among mechanical, process, piping, structural, electrical, and other disciplines.
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions considering project requirements, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities across different stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal teams, customers, vendors, and project partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with engineering/design software.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Inventor or equivalent 2D/3D CAD tools.
• Exposure to FEA/CFD or other engineering simulation techniques.
• Experience in metal making, metal processing, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Prior field, commissioning, or site-engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward professional licensure.
• Knowledge of an additional language.

Job Type: Full-time, in-office (hybrid flexibility may be available depending on project needs).

Schedule: Monday - Friday, standard business hours.

Travel: Up to 40% domestic/international travel for site activities, commissioning, acceptance, and project support.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with prolonged computer use.
• Site work may include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, and working near heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 25 lbs frequently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• PPE is provided and required in operational environments.

Why Join Tenova?

We offer a competitive benefits package built to support you personally and professionally:

Health & Wellness

• Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• On-site fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program

Retirement & Financial Security

• 401(k) with Roth and Pre-tax options and company match
• Tax-advantaged benefit accounts, as applicable

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling and remote-work flexibility
• Vacation, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave

Professional Growth & Perks

• Paid memberships in professional associations
• Employee referral bonus program
• Legal assistance benefits

Work Location: In office, Coraopolis, PA 15108

Tenova Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tenova Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.