Operations Engineer

Adecco; Michigan; On-site; USD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off 120 hours

Travel opportunities

Company-paid travel

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to join its Industrial Engineering team. The role leads complex industrial projects, coordinating with customers, vendors, and field teams from planning through completion.

This direct-hire position requires 75% nationwide travel, a strong technical background in engineering, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field experience as an Operations Engineer or similar in an industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent electrical or mechanical trade certifications may be considered.
• Proven experience leading industrial projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall technical lead for assigned industrial projects.
• Interface daily with customers, vendors, project engineers, program managers, and field teams to understand project requirements and communicate progress.
• Support project scoping, costing, quoting, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Develop comprehensive workflow and resource plans for technically complex projects.
• Review engineering drawings, schematics, utility requirements, machine foundations, and other project documentation.
• Support the development and review of engineering design packages.

Skills

Field experience

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering

Engineering technology certifications (electrical/mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Operations Engineer - NO SPONSORSHIP - MUST BE A US CITIZEN

Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

Salary: $101,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience

Travel: Approximately 75% travel (mostly the northeast and south so looking at candidates from MI, IL, PA, NC, SC, and GA)

The Adecco Permanent Recruitment Team is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and industrial services organization seeking an experienced Senior Operations Engineer to join its Industrial Engineering team. This position serves as a technical leader for complex industrial projects, working closely with customers, project engineers, vendors, and multidisciplinary field teams to successfully execute projects from planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall technical lead for assigned industrial projects.
• Interface daily with customers, vendors, project engineers, program managers, and field teams to understand project requirements and communicate progress.
• Support project scoping, costing, quoting, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Develop comprehensive workflow and resource plans for technically complex projects.
• Review engineering drawings, schematics, utility requirements, machine foundations, and other project documentation.
• Support the development and review of engineering design packages.
• Conduct engineering design reviews with customers and vendors.
• Coordinate with municipalities and inspectors on permitted projects.
• Engage vendors for project quoting, material sourcing, and execution.
• Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary field teams, including:
• Pipefitters and plumbers
• Mechanical and other industrial trades
• Review technical reports prepared by Project Engineers prior to distribution to customers and management.
• Ensure projects meet applicable codes, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Identify and resolve quality or execution issues with internal teams and vendors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Project Engineers and Team Leads.
• Conduct formal and informal performance evaluations for assigned team members.
• Ensure compliance with customer safety requirements, internal safety policies, and applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of field experience as an Operations Engineer, Technical Manager, Maintenance Manager, Project Engineer, or similar role within an industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent electrical or mechanical trade certifications may be considered.
• Proven experience leading industrial projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong project management, supervisory, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Advanced critical-thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams involving:
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• HVAC
• Knowledge of industrial regulations, codes, safety requirements, and best practices.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to work in industrial, unclean, or uncomfortable environments when required.
• Must maintain a reliable vehicle suitable for interstate travel.

Travel Requirements — Approximately 75%

This is a true travel position. The Senior Operations Engineer will travel with project teams throughout the United States and may be on the road 3–4 weeks at a time, with some assignments lasting several months.

• Approximately 70–80% travel, depending on project workload.
• Company arranges and pays for hotels, flights, and rental vehicles in advance.
• Employees who drive their personal vehicle from home to a project site may expense mileage at $0.76 per mile.
• Daily travel between the hotel and jobsite is not reimbursed.
• $70/day per diem while traveling.
• Occasional breaks may occur around holidays; however, employees assigned to the travel team should expect continuous travel between projects.
• $101,000–$110,000 annual salary
• $70/day per diem while traveling
• Company-paid hotels, flights, and rental vehicles
• $0.76/mile mileage reimbursement when applicable
• 120 hours of PTO annually
• Health benefits effective the first day of the month following your start date
• Opportunities to work on technically complex, large-scale industrial projects nationwide

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who is comfortable working in the field, leading multidisciplinary teams, interacting directly with customers, and taking ownership of complex industrial projects. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys a high-travel environment, can make decisions in the field, and is willing to lead projects from planning through execution.

Important: Because this position requires approximately 75% nationwide travel, candidates must be comfortable being away from home for extended periods of time.