Project Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Georgia; On-site; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead high-impact capital projects at a Savannah, Georgia manufacturing facility. You will oversee projects from concept through completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive performance, safety, and growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing environments, with strong project management and technical leadership. On-site, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience managing capital projects from planning through implementation.
• Strong project management, budget, and schedules control.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through completion across the plant.
• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and capital justifications.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables end-to-end.
• Coordinate activities with production, maintenance, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide technical leadership in design, commissioning, startup, and optimization.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and equipment.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Google Workspace

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk CAD

Job description

Job Description

Lead Capital Projects That Drive Manufacturing Excellence | Project Engineer III

• Location: Savannah, GA 31418 | On-Site

• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | 40-50 Hours per Week

• Pay Rate: $50.00-$60.00 per Hour

Build. Improve. Lead.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Project Engineer III to support a leading manufacturing facility in Savannah, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven engineering professional to lead high-impact capital projects that directly influence plant performance, operational efficiency, safety, and long-term growth.

In this role, you'll oversee projects from concept through completion, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and serve as a key technical resource in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and delivering measurable results, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer III, you will:

• Lead and execute capital projects including facility modifications, process improvements, and new equipment installations.

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Develop detailed engineering scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure justifications.

• Coordinate project activities with production, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and engineering teams.

• Provide technical leadership for design, engineering, commissioning, startup, and system optimization activities.

• Analyze equipment and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Troubleshoot complex operational and maintenance issues while driving sustainable solutions.

• Support new product and system development initiatives.

• Establish and maintain engineering standards related to project execution, equipment reliability, safety, and cost control.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and corporate safety standards.

• Promote a strong safety culture and support best practices across plant operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Proven experience managing capital projects from planning through implementation.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance scope, budget, schedule, and operational constraints.

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering initiatives and coordinating internal and external resources.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and plant operations.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency with computer applications and Google Workspace (G Suite).

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience within building products, roofing, industrial production, or similar environments.

• CAD design and drafting experience, preferably with Autodesk products.

• Experience working in OEM, consulting engineering, or integrated design environments.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies such as Kepner-Tregoe.

• Exposure to Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.

• Experience supporting continuous production equipment and process systems.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we’re committed to connecting talented professionals with opportunities where they can make a real impact. This position offers:

• Competitive compensation

• Opportunity to lead visible, high-value engineering projects

• Exposure to complex manufacturing operations and advanced engineering challenges

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Potential for long-term career growth, including possible conversion to a full-time employee based on performance and business needs

• The chance to influence plant performance, reliability, safety, and operational excellence

If you’re a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys leading proje