Project Engineer

Actalent; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Weekly pay

Vacation & holidays

Disability coverage

Employee referral incentives

Bonuses

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Project Engineer to oversee the delivery of industrial refrigeration projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence.

You will lead cross-functional teams across procurement, engineering, and site execution, coordinating with vendors and clients to meet schedule and scope. This onsite role is based in Lyndhurst, VA, with opportunities for advancement and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME preferred).
• 5-7 years of experience managing large-scale industrial refrigeration projects.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Ability to travel nationwide.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management.
• Experience with ammonia/CO2 refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale refrigeration projects from award to commissioning.
• Manage contracts to align with scope and terms.
• Coordinate with trades to meet quality and timelines.
• Develop and adhere to detailed project schedules.
• Procure materials and manage staffing.
• Maintain relationships with vendors for cost-effective procurement.
• Track engineering progress and manage change orders.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Documentation

Communication

CAD

Engineering drawings

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

CAD

Engineering drawings

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

The role of a Project Engineer involves overseeing the successful delivery of projects from concept to commissioning. The position ensures projects meet customer specifications while managing safety, quality, efficiency, and ensuring budgets and timelines are adhered to. Strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and attention to detail are essential to manage multiple ongoing projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale refrigeration construction projects from award through commissioning and final punch list, acting as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Review and manage project contracts to ensure alignment with scope and terms.
• Collaborate with multiple trades to ensure seamless execution, keeping projects on track in terms of both quality and timelines.
• Develop, maintain, and adhere to detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with overall contractor schedules.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and manage the procurement of materials, tools, and equipment for timely delivery to project sites.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national and local vendors for cost-effective procurement.
• Oversee project scope and manage change orders as necessary, ensuring customer satisfaction while controlling project costs.
• Track and support engineering progress throughout the design phase, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate with purchasing departments to track materials and follow up on delivery schedules.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, particularly in relation to ammonia and CO2-based refrigeration systems.
• Maintain accurate records of all aspects of the project and provide regular updates to leadership and clients.
• Provide weekend and evening support as needed for field construction work.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME preferred).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience managing large-scale industrial refrigeration or related projects.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to solve complex issues independently.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and familiarity with CAD and engineering drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in ammonia and CO2-based refrigeration systems.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Ability and willingness to travel to construction sites nationwide.

Work Environment

The headquarters is located in Lyndhurst, VA, with a team of around 380 people, including 80 engineers and 120 operations staff. The company has doubled in size in the last two years and specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing customized, turnkey industrial refrigeration systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lyndhurst, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

• Retirement plan; company matches dollar for dollar up to 15%
• Health insurance; company pays 75% of the premiums for employee/family
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive vacation & holiday pay
• Supplemental insurance available (Aflac)
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Accidental death/dismemberment coverage after one year of employment
• Life insurance coverage after one year of employment
• Employee referral incentives
• Opportunities for advancement, professional development, training opportunities, and apprenticeship programs available
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company discounts for eligible positions 10% bonus structure, lots of opp to grow

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lyndhurst,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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