Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead and coordinate engineering activities for industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects in Milwaukee. You will act as the primary technical contact, ensuring deliverables meet customer requirements and project objectives.

The role requires a strong background in engineering project execution, safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with project execution.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in writing and speech.
• Willingness to travel ~10–15% and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for project execution and schedules.
• Be accountable for all engineering deliverables across disciplines.
• Review compression system designs for compliance with standards.
• Review codes and standards (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, IBC).
• Approve customer deliverables and advise on design improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical communication

Project execution

Compression systems

P&ID familiarity

ERP/BOM understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Location: Milwaukee, WI

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead and coordinate engineering activities for our industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects. This role serves as the primary technical point of contact throughout project execution, ensuring that all engineering deliverables, designs, and solutions meet customer requirements and project objectives. The Project Engineer is responsible for driving collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines, supporting the successful delivery of technical results, and maintaining accountability for the projects they oversee. Success in this position requires a strong background in engineering project execution, a commitment to safety, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, enabling them to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for project execution, build schedules, and provide estimates for change orders.
• Be accountable for all engineering deliverables and disciplines for assigned projects from inception to completion including field start-up support. Report progress, risks, and resource loading to Project and Engineering Management.
• Review compression system design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, contract requirements, and related codes and specifications. Consult with sales to settle degree of compliance with customer specifications and design requirements.
• Review and interpret codes and standards (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, IBC, etc.) for equipment compliance.
• Review and approve customer deliverable drawings, adding recommendations to improve design, reduce costs, or increase production efficiency. Chip in as a technical resource to customers, sales, and other departments to address and resolve questions and problems. Confer with vendors to investigate sources of special equipment, material, or devices.
• Lead multi-functional teams to address new design issues and resolve problems to ensure the continuous, ongoing improvement of processes and methods.
• Mentor junior engineers in processes, design, risk management, and project execution.

Necessary Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant fields with 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to understand and address a wide variety of technical problems with little mentorship.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely in writing and other presentation formats.
• Must be an outstanding teammate, willing to learn from experienced staff and capable of introducing positive changes.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.
• Previous experience with Compression systems or other pressure piping systems. Experience with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Understanding of manufacturing BOM structure and ERP.
• Previous experience in heat transfer products or thermodynamic systems.
• Demonstrated ability in leading teams.

Working Conditions

This position works in a typical office environment but will have exposure to the manufacturing floor. Travel required.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.