Project Engineer

Spr Packaging; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPR Packaging Rockwall, TX is seeking an Experienced Project Engineer to support flexible solutions projects, facility expansions, and installation activities. You will coordinate with architects, design engineers, OEMs, and contractors to ensure new equipment and infrastructure are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

You’ll help develop layouts, manage site activities, and support commissioning and handoff to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in equipment installation, technical service, design engineering, industrial construction, or project engineering.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings: mechanical, electrical, P&ID, architectural, and layout plans.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support facility layout development with architects and design engineers.
• Plan and schedule CapEx projects, equipment installations, and utilities.
• Prepare timelines, track progress, and flag risks or delays.
• Review drawings, equipment specs, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with OEMs on equipment delivery, commissioning steps, and training plans.
• Work with contractors to ensure safety and performance standards.
• Assist with site readiness and verify utilities for installation.
• Develop work instructions, SOPs, and training materials.
• Maintain project documentation and commissioning reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Safety, Quality.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical documentation

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: SPR Packaging Rockwall - Rockwall, TX 75087Education Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: Day\u00A0

Role Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting SPR Flexible solutions projects, facility expansions, and engineering installations. This role works closely with architects, design engineering firms, OEMs, and contractors to ensure new equipment and infrastructure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification. The engineer will coordinate technical requirements, assist in layout development, manage site activities, support commissioning, and act as the technical liaison between internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Support facility layout development in collaboration with architects and design engineers.


• Assist in the planning and scheduling of CapEx projects, including equipment installations, utilities, and building modifications.


• Prepare project timelines, track progress, and escalation risks or delays.


• Review technical drawings, equipment specifications, and installation requirements

OEM & Contractor Management

• Coordinate with OEMs on equipment delivery, site requirements, commissioning steps, and training plans.


• Work with contractors (electrical, mechanical, civil, HVAC, etc.) to ensure installations meet scope, safety, and performance standards.


• Conduct site readiness checks and verify mechanical/electrical utilities are prepared for equipment installation.


• Support on bidding processes and vendor evaluations as needed.

Installation & Commissioning Support

• Participate directly in new equipment installation, alignment, start-up, and functional testing.


• Validate that equipment is performing to specification and document any deviations.


• Assist with troubleshooting during commissioning and handoff to operations.


• Develop or assist with work instructions, SOPs, and training materials for operators and maintenance teams.

Technical Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate project documentation: layouts, utility requirements, checklists, and commissioning report.


• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and environmental requirements.


• Support internal audits and permitting activities when required.

Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Safety and Quality to ensure projects align with operational needs.


• Provide technical feedback during design reviews, feasibility evaluations, and equipment selection.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering field.


• 3-5 years of experience in equipment installation, technical service, design engineering, industrial construction, or project engineering.


• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, and contractor coordination.


• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings: mechanical, electrical, P&ID, architectural, and layout plans.


• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments (packaging, plastics, converting, printing, or similar).


• Familiarity with industrial utilities: compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, electrical distribution, and rigging.


• Experience working with OEMs.