Project Engineer

Nesco Resource; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking a Project Engineer to manage capital projects within a regulated manufacturing environment. The role requires ownership of schedules, proactive communication, and accountability with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience, with familiarity in cGMP, PSM, and process improvement concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 4+ years of engineering, project engineering, or capital project experience.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and external partners in regulated environments (manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical).

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from concept through execution.
• Develop scopes, schedules, and budgets with PSM and GMP compliance.
• Track milestones and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee contractor performance, safety, and engineering standards.
• Support operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Participate in technical and safety reviews (P&IDs, HAZOPs, PHAs, Mechanical Integrity).

Skills

Project management

Schedule ownership

Communication

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to manage and drive capital projects within a dynamic, regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who takes ownership of project schedules, stays ahead of project needs, and is comfortable holding contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders accountable for commitments.

The successful candidate will be highly proactive and persistent in communication—anticipating upcoming needs, following up before deadlines, identifying roadblocks early, escalating issues when necessary, and pushing activities forward to keep projects on track.

Pay Rate: $70-$100/hr

Schedule: M-F Day Schedule

Type: 12-Month Contract

Overview

The Project Engineer will manage capital projects ranging from approximately $10K to $5MM, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget in a PSM and GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from concept through execution
• Develop scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring PSM and GMP compliance
• Track milestones and communicate project status to stakeholders
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Oversee contractor performance, safety, and engineering standards
• Support operations, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Participate in technical and safety reviews (P&IDs, HAZOPs, PHAs, Mechanical Integrity)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 4+ years of engineering, project engineering, or capital project experience.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and external partners in a manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, PSM, and process improvement concepts.
• Strong organizational, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.

What Makes This Role Successful

The ideal candidate is more than a technical engineer—they are a project driver. They consistently communicate with contractors and stakeholders, know what needs to happen next, follow up before issues become delays, and are comfortable pushing others to meet their commitments. Success in this role requires schedule ownership, persistence, accountability, and proactive communication.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.