Project Engineer

Dahl Consulting; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is partnering with a leading manufacturer to hire a Project Engineer in Richland, MS. You will join a collaborative engineering team focused on custom project execution, technical design, and continuous product improvement.

The role involves supporting design, coordination, and execution while ensuring customer specifications and engineering standards are met. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving and project coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review quotes, proposals, and purchase orders to verify design requirements, technical accuracy, and pricing.
• Develop and maintain project design schedules, track progress and resolve issues.
• Coordinate design activities involving civil, fabrication and cross‑functional teams.
• Travel to customer sites to perform evaluations and collect field measurements.
• Provide engineering analyses to support projects and product development.
• Review drawings to ensure compliance with specs and identify revisions.
• Initiate change orders for scope changes as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and product enhancements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Title

Project Engineer

Location

Richland, MS

Job Type

Permanent/Direct-Hire

Compensation

$90,000 - $95,000 + 5% bonus annually

Industry

Electrical Connection & Protection Solutions

About The Role

Our recruiting firm is partnering with a leading manufacturer that designs and delivers engineered solutions supporting critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, and commercial applications. We are seeking a Project Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team focused on custom project execution, technical design, and continuous product improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex engineering projects from concept through completion, collaborating with customers, manufacturing teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and enjoys managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting project design, coordination, and execution while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review quotes, proposals, and purchase orders to verify design requirements, technical accuracy, and pricing.
• Develop and maintain project design schedules, track progress, and proactively resolve project issues.
• Coordinate design activities involving civil engineering, steel fabrication, and cross-functional project teams.
• Travel to customer sites to perform technical evaluations, collect field measurements, and develop engineering recommendations.
• Resolve project design concerns, warranty issues, and customer feedback related to engineering drawings and documentation.
• Review customer and internal drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and identify required revisions.
• Identify project scope changes and initiate change order requests as needed.
• Prepare engineering analyses and studies, including computational and performance evaluations, to support customer projects and product development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to product enhancements and process optimization efforts.
• Provide technical expertise and engineering support to internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of drafting and 3D modeling software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project coordination skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed.

Preferred

• 1+ years of engineering, project engineering, or design experience.
• Experience supporting custom engineered products, industrial equipment, manufacturing, or infrastructure-related projects.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools, including CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) or similar modeling software.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of fabrication, manufacturing processes, and design-for-manufacturing principles.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); short-term and long-term disability insurance; critical illness, accident, and life insurance coverage. Additional benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, caregiver support resources, personal and parental leave programs, backup care services, paid time off (including volunteer time), wellness programs, and legal and identity theft protection benefits. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on employment status and company policies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!