Project Engineer

JCW Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a hands‑on Contract Project Engineer to support the structured shutdown and decommissioning of multiple facilities in the Kansas City metro. This 6‑month, on‑site role involves coordinating third‑party vendors and managing day‑to‑day shutdown activities across two sites.

You’ll work closely with the Engineering Director, adapting quickly to changing priorities and taking ownership of tasks from vendor quotes to site walks with the HSE team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in facilities, plant, or project engineering.
• Comfortable on the floor working with vendors, not remote management.
• Knowledge of LOTO and hazardous energy control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor activity across decommissioning sites, obtain quotes, issue PO requests, and be the on‑site contact.
• Review LOTO procedures, flag concerns, escalate to HSE as needed.
• Support systematic utility and equipment shutdowns across multiple buildings.
• Provide real‑time status updates to the Engineering Director and unblock progress.
• Use SAP for asset and maintenance tracking.

Skills

Vendor coordination

On-site work

LOTO knowledge

SAP usage

Facilities engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Contract Project Engineer – Facility Decommissioning | Kansas City Metro | On‑Site

A global animal health company is looking for a hands‑on Project Engineer to support the structured shutdown and decommissioning of multiple Kansas City area facilities. This is a 6‑month contract with a mid‑August start — and the need is urgent.

You’ll be working directly alongside the Engineering Director as her primary support on the ground, coordinating third‑party vendors, managing day‑to‑day shutdown activities, and keeping the project moving across two sites in the KC metro area. This is not a desk job. The right person is someone who’s comfortable on the floor, adapts quickly when priorities shift, and takes ownership of whatever the project needs that day — whether that’s chasing down a vendor quote or walking a site with an HSE team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating vendor activity across active decommissioning sites — getting quotes, submitting PO requests, following up on invoices, and serving as the day‑to‑day point of contact on the ground
• Reviewing vendor LOTO procedures, flagging concerns, and escalating to the HSE team as needed
• Supporting systematic utility and equipment shutdowns across multiple buildings
• Keeping the Engineering Director informed with real‑time status updates on shutdown progress and any blockers
• Using SAP for general asset and maintenance tracking

What you’ll need:

• 3–5 years of experience in facilities, plant, or project engineering
• Comfortable working on the floor alongside vendors — not running the project remotely
• Working knowledge of LOTO and hazardous energy control concepts (Elanco trains on their own procedures — no specific certification required)
• Strong communication skills — this team runs on daily huddles and active Teams communication

What will set you apart:

• Prior experience supporting facility shutdowns, decommissioning, or plant closures
• Background in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or regulated environments
• Experience managing vendor relationships and procurement support on capital or shutdown projects

Details: Full‑time on‑site across two Kansas City metro locations. 6‑month contract, targeting mid‑August start. No nights or weekends expected under normal operations.