Project Engineer

SSI SCHAEFER Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K/matching

PTO package

Medical benefits

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER Group in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer to support material handling and automation projects from order receipt through customer handover. You will clarify technical details, develop overall system layouts, and coordinate interfaces with vendors and other trades.

The role serves as a technical resource to ensure designs meet customer requirements and industry standards while supporting both office and field activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project engineering or related industrial environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software and drafting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex technical documents.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project management from order receipt through handover to ensure successful execution.
• Develop overall system layouts and coordinate cross-functional interfaces and specifications.
• Create and maintain project documentation and tender materials.
• Collaborate with construction and management teams to assess site conditions and support installation.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute testing and experimental setups to validate system performance.
• Provide field support and liaise between office and site teams.

Skills

4+ years in project engineering

CAD software

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD drafting tools

Job description

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Location:Hybrid,Charlotte,NC/Remote

The Project Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the successful execution of material handling and automation projects from order receipt through customer handover. This position is responsible for technical clarification, development of overall system layouts, coordination of interfaces between trades and vendors, preparation of technical specifications, and support of project management throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Engineer serves as a key technical resource, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and project objectives while supporting both office and field activities.

• Supportprojectmanagementthroughouttheprojectlifecycle,fromorderreceiptthroughcustomerhandover,ensuringsuccessfulexecutionanddelivery.
• Developoverallsystemlayouts,coordinatecross-functionalinterfaces,andpreparetechnicalspecificationsandtenderdocumentationforthird-partycontractorsandvendors.
• Createandmaintaintechnicalprojectdocumentationwhileensuringcompliancewithapplicablecodes,regulations,standards,andcustomerrequirements.
• Collaboratewithconstructionandprojectmanagementteamstoassesssiteconditions,monitorthird-partywork,andsupportinstallationandcommissioningactivities.
• Plan,coordinate,andexecutetestingandexperimentalsetupswithinthetechnologycentertovalidatesystemperformanceanddesignsolutions.
• Provide construction site and field support as needed, serving as a liaison between office and site teams and acting on behalf of the Project Manager when required.

WhatYou'llBring:

• Bachelor'sdegreeinEngineeringorrelatedtechnicalfield,orequivalentcombinationofeducationandrelevantexperience.
• Minimumof4yearsofexperienceinprojectengineering,plantengineering,mechanicalengineering,steelconstruction,mechatronics,orarelatedindustrialenvironment.
• ProficiencywithCADsoftwareandcomputer-aideddraftingtools,includingtheabilitytocreateandinterprettechnicaldrawingsandlayouts.
• Stronganalyticalandproblem-solvingskillswiththeabilitytointerpretcomplextechnicaldocuments,specifications,graphs,andengineeringdata.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to customers, project teams, and leadership.

NicetoHaves:

• TechnicaltraininginMechanicalEngineering,PlantEngineering,SteelConstruction,Mechatronics,orarelateddiscipline.
• Techniciancertificationorcomparableadvancedtechnicalqualification.
• Experienceworkingwithsubcontractors,vendors,andcross-functionalprojectteams.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, material handling systems, or intralogistics solutions.

No Sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.