Project Engineer

Actalent; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer in Denver, CO to manage technology and integration projects, collaborating with vendors and customers to deliver solutions for fulfillment and distribution centers.

The role requires 4+ years in related roles, strong CAD and MS Office skills, and proven leadership for large-scale industrial projects, with up to 75% travel across the United States. This contract position offers remote flexibility and exposure to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or related occupation.
• Direct management of cumulative automation project budgets from $0.5M to $50M.
• Proven technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects.
• Experience with integrated automation solutions (e.g., complex material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines).
• Proficiency in Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Strong CAD skills and ability to develop integrated automation layouts.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology or integration projects to ensure successful delivery of solutions that meet project goals.
• Collaborate with external equipment vendors, customers, or partners.
• Apply a strong understanding of design approaches and industry technologies in fulfillment and distribution center designs.
• Lead construction management, project management, and vendor management efforts.
• Oversee engineering equipment installation, commissioning, and change orders.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Industrial engineering

Automation design

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Operations, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

The Project Engineer will manage technology or integration projects, successfully delivering solutions to meet project goals. This role requires direct collaboration with external equipment vendors, customers, or partners, and demands a solid understanding of design approaches and industry technologies utilized in fulfillment and distribution center designs.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology or integration projects to ensure successful delivery of solutions that meet project goals.
• Collaborate with external equipment vendors, customers, or partners.
• Apply a strong understanding of design approaches and industry technologies in fulfillment and distribution center designs.
• Lead construction management, project management, and vendor management efforts.
• Oversee engineering equipment installation, commissioning, and change orders.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or in a related occupation.
• Direct management and responsibility for cumulative automation project budgets ranging from .5 million to 50 million.
• Proven technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects.
• Demonstrated design and/or implementation with integrated automation solutions, such as complex material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, and manufacturing lines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Highly proficient CAD skills; capable of independently developing an integrated automation layout.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ideal experience in 'TQ' or throughput qualification.

Work Environment

This role involves extensive travel, with up to 75% of the time spent at installation sites throughout the United States. Typically, team members travel on Monday mornings, remain at the site throughout the week, and return home on Friday afternoons. While rare, some may choose to stay over the weekend. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the company, travel to various states, and build a substantial internal network.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.