Project Engineer

Actalent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems. You will design, test, and document CEMS installations while coordinating with vendors and clients to deliver compliant, on-time solutions.

The role requires travel up to 25% to client sites and factory locations, developing detailed drawings and specifications, and supporting budgeting and project execution. A hands-on engineer with CAD skills and NEC knowledge will excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with AC power distribution and control systems.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and safety standards.
• Experience with PLC-based process control and instrumentation.
• Experience with FAT/SAT testing and QA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete project documentation including electrical, mechanical, production, and installation drawings.
• Prepare technical specifications, BOMs, and spare parts lists.
• Create and maintain owner manuals and QA plans.
• Support FAT and SAT to ensure design and performance criteria are met.
• Assist with system and product design for CEMS applications.
• Support budgeting and cost tracking for projects.
• Provide technical assistance to clients and vendors.
• Oversee fabrication and assembly to meet schedule and budget.
• Participate in FAT prior to shipment; assist site visits and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

AC power distribution knowledge

National Electrical Code knowledge

Process signal measurement and control

PLCs knowledge

CAD design (AutoCAD)

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer – Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems

Job Description

The Project Engineer will support the design, construction, testing, and documentation of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS). This role combines technical design work with hands‑on oversight of system fabrication, quality testing, and site integration. The Project Engineer collaborates closely with internal teams, vendors, and clients to deliver high-quality monitoring solutions and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to defined technical standards. Out-of‑town travel of up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project documentation deliverables, including complete sets of electrical, mechanical, production, and installation drawings.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and spare parts lists for each project.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as owners’ manuals and quality assurance plans.
• Support factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) as required, ensuring systems meet design and performance criteria.
• Assist with the design of systems and products for continuous emissions monitoring applications.
• Assist with project financial management by supporting budgeting, cost tracking, and adherence to financial targets.
• Support client relations by providing technical assistance and clear communication to both external and internal clients.
• Provide direction and oversight for fabrication and assembly tasks to ensure systems are constructed on time and within budget.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing of completed products and systems prior to shipment to client sites.
• Assist with site visits, onsite installation, startup, and commissioning activities at industrial locations.
• Apply working knowledge of AC power distribution and supply (including 480, 208, 240, and 120 VAC systems) in system design and integration.
• Apply knowledge of the National Electrical Code when reviewing and developing electrical designs.
• Utilize working knowledge of digital and analog process signal measurement and control as they relate to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Support or perform tasks related to manufactured systems integration, including basic metalworking, electrical wiring, sample gas transport and conditioning, analog and digital signal and control wiring, and pneumatic systems.
• Write clear and accurate design specifications for CEMS and related systems.
• Use CAD software (AutoCAD) to develop and update engineering designs and drawings.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively with vendors, internal staff, and end users using both written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment to achieve project milestones and overall company goals.
• Use MS Excel, Word, and Outlook to manage documentation, communication, and project tracking.
• Travel out of town up to approximately 25% of the time for site visits, installations, testing, and client support.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with electrical engineering concepts related to AC power distribution and supply, including 480, 208, 240, and 120 VAC systems.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and its application to system design and installation.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog process signal measurement and control, particularly as they relate to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with engineering design using CAD software, specifically AutoCAD.
• Ability to develop complete sets of electrical, mechanical, production, and installation drawings.
• Ability to prepare technical specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and spare parts lists.
• Experience supporting or conducting factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Ability to write technical documentation, including owners’ manuals and quality assurance plans.
• Working knowledge of manufactured systems integration processes, including basic metalworking, electrical wiring, sample gas transport and conditioning, analog and digital signal and control wiring, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with writing design specifications for engineered systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors, internal teams, and end users.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment to achieve shared goals.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Undergraduate university degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

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