Project Engineer

EWI Recruitment; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

EWI Recruitment seeks a Project Engineer to drive engineering projects from concept to completion. You will coordinate multiple workstreams, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations.

The role suits a technically capable professional with strong communication and organisational skills and a background in manufacturing, construction, infrastructure or energy sectors. Competitive salary and benefits await.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project engineering or engineering delivery role.
• Desirable degree/HNC/HND in engineering and understanding of project management processes.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks and deliverables.
• Prepare technical documentation, project plans, progress reports and budget updates.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, procurement, installation and commissioning teams.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, clients and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities, ensuring all documentation is complete.
• Promote high standards of health and safety, quality and environmental performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Engineering qualification (degree/HNC/HND)

Job description

Project Engineer

An exciting opportunity is available for a Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of engineering projects from initial concept through to completion. This role would suit a technically capable and organised professional who can coordinate multiple workstreams, communicate effectively with stakeholders and ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks and deliverables.
• Prepare technical documentation, project plans, progress reports and budget updates.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, procurement, installation and commissioning teams.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, clients and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities, ensuring that all documentation is complete.
• Promote high standards of health and safety, quality and environmental performance.

About you

You will have experience in a project engineering or engineering delivery role, ideally within a manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy or technically complex environment. A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline is desirable, together with a sound understanding of engineering principles and project management processes.

You should be confident interpreting technical drawings and specifications, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively across different teams. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

What is offered

This role provides the opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects, with scope for professional development and progression. You will join a supportive working environment where your contribution will have a visible impact on project performance and customer outcomes. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, alongside appropriate training and development opportunities.