Project Engineer

NW Staffing; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Staffing is seeking a lead for complex facility projects in the Phoenix area. You will guide projects from planning through handoff, coordinating with engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction teams to ensure on-time delivery and budget alignment.

The role requires 7+ years of project engineering experience in industrial settings, management of contractor partners, and strong scheduling and budgeting skills. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required).
• 7+ years in Project Engineer level or higher overseeing industrial capital projects.
• Direct experience in an industrial plant or manufacturing facility.
• Experience leading projects from planning/design through construction, commissioning, startup and turnover.
• Experience overseeing engineering and construction contractors, including costs, schedules, and execution.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, process safety reviews, and coordination with plant operations.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, earned value management, and change control.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office; advanced scheduling software experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct major facility and infrastructure projects through planning, engineering, execution, commissioning, and handoff.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, schedules, forecasts, milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
• Oversee external engineering and construction partners, evaluate progress, and address issues that could affect delivery.
• Review technical plans, assess construction readiness, and coordinate safety reviews and startup activities.
• Work with facility teams to plan execution around operational requirements and minimize disruptions.
• Analyze project costs and schedule performance, evaluate proposed changes, and communicate progress to leadership.
• Maintain project records and support compliance with applicable engineering, environmental, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling software

Budgeting

Contractor oversight

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Complex Projects and Drive Results

SALARY: $110,000 – $120,000 per year LOCATION: Phoenix Metro Area, AZ SCHEDULE: Full-Time | On-Site | Travel up to 25% as needed | Direct-Hire

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

Guide significant facility improvement projects from early planning through completion and operational handoff.Work across engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction to deliver projects successfully.Help improve facility performance while keeping projects aligned with budgets, schedules, and safety expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Direct major facility and infrastructure projects through planning, engineering, execution, commissioning, and final handoff.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, schedules, forecasts, milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
• Oversee external engineering and construction partners, evaluate progress, and address issues that could affect project delivery.
• Review technical plans, assess construction readiness, and coordinate safety reviews and operational startup activities.
• Work with facility teams to plan project execution around operational requirements and minimize disruptions.
• Analyze project costs and schedule performance, evaluate proposed changes, and communicate progress and potential issues to leadership.
• Maintain project records and support compliance with applicable engineering, environmental, quality, and workplace safety requirements.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required.)
• Must have 7+ years of experience at the Project Engineer level or higher, with responsibility for industrial capital projects.
• Direct experience working in an industrial plant or manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated success leading projects from initial planning and design through construction, commissioning, startup, and final turnover.
• Experience overseeing engineering and construction contractors, including project costs, schedules, and execution.
• Knowledge of technical risk assessment, process safety reviews, and coordination with plant operations.
• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, earned value management, and change control.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office; advanced project scheduling software experience required.
• Familiarity with applicable industrial quality, environmental, and safety standards.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% based on project needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role requires the ability to regularly walk and navigate industrial manufacturing and construction environments, including climbing stairs, accessing active work areas, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). The position may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, and working around active construction and manufacturing operations, with occasional lifting or carrying of materials and equipment as needed.