Project Engineer

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K matched

Job summary

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc. in Columbia, SC, seeks an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in industrial electronics, electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems and hands-on Modicon PLC experience to lead capital and maintenance projects in a chemical manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and deliver reliable instrumented control solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, electro-mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a project engineering role in a chemical or process manufacturing plant.
• Proficient with industrial control systems and Modicon PLCs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
• Capital project and field experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering projects within a chemical manufacturing facility focusing on electrical systems and other disciplines as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Design, implement, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems (E&I).
• Manage project documentation, timelines, budgets, and change orders.
• Support troubleshooting of instrumentation issues to support 24x7 operations and optimize Modicon PLC-based control systems.
• Conduct field inspections, equipment evaluations, and participate in commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams.
• Support procurement, vendor coordination, installation supervision, and outage work.
• Identify technical risks and propose solutions to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support proactive maintenance strategies to improve instrumentation reliability.
• Perform root cause analysis on instrumentation failures, develop corrective actions and track results.
• Review specifications and vendor submittals for major project new instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with chemical industry regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Industrial electronics

Modicon PLCs

Capital projects experience

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Elec-Mech Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA/HMI

Modicon PLCs

Job description

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401K - Company Matched.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and technically skilled Project Engineer with a strong background in industrial electronics, electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems, and hands‑on experience with Modicon PLCs. The ideal candidate will have prior project experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, focusing on safety, precision, and reliability. This role involves leading capital and maintenance projects, coordinating with cross‑functional teams, and ensuring technical deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering projects within a chemical manufacturing facility primarily around electrical systems but may include multiple disciplines (structural, mechanical, or civil)
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and panel layouts
• Design, implement, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems (E&I)
• Manage project documentation, timelines, budgets, and change orders
• Support troubleshooting of instrumentation issues to support 24x7 operations and optimize Modicon PLC-based control systems
• Conduct field inspections, equipment evaluations, and participate in commissioning activities
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams
• Support procurement, vendor coordination, installation supervision, and outage work
• Identify technical risks and propose solutions to ensure successful project outcomes
• Support proactive maintenance strategies to improve instrumentation reliability
• Perform root cause analysis on instrumentation failures, develop corrective actions and track results
• Review specifications and vendor submittals for major project new instrumentation
• Ensure compliance with chemical industry regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards

Required Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field3+ years of experience in a project engineering role, preferably in a chemical or process manufacturing plant
• Proficient with industrial control systems and Modicon PLCs
• Strong foundation in industrial electronics, instrumentation, and control logic
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross‑functional environments
• Must have Capital Project and Field experience

Preferred Skills

• Multiple discipline project experience related to mechanical, civil, or structural
• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems in batch or continuous chemical processes
• Experience with hazardous area classification, grounding, protective systems, and managing small to mid-size capital projects ($50K–$2M range)
• Understanding of chemical process safety, PHA, and MOC systems
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail under regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with SAP systems and proficiency in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of applicable standards such as NEC, ISA, and NFPA

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a standout benefits package designed for peace of mind!

What We Offer:

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Light to moderate lifting may be required for packages and other items, ability to walk short distances, may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

We are anEqual Opportunity Employer

Pinnacle Specialty Group's internal recruiting team requests that staffing / recruiting firms or agencies please not respond to our solicitations.