Project Engineer

JobDiva, Inc.; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer for our Horseheads, NY plant to support capital projects. This contract role runs for about eight months with full-time hours during the assignment and reports to site engineering leadership.

You will coordinate work with plant leadership and engineering teams to plan, execute, and document infrastructure-related initiatives. Responsibilities include scope development, layout reviews, AutoCAD drawing updates, cross-disciplinary coordination (MEP), site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of plant infrastructure systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of capital projects, including scope development, layout reviews, and implementation activities.
• Develop, review, and update drawings using AutoCAD to support project planning and execution.
• Assist with coordination across disciplines related to plant infrastructure systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP).
• Participate in site walks, equipment layouts, and installation planning.
• Support documentation, tracking, and reporting of capital project progress.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, contractors, and engineering resources to ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Manufacturing/industrial environment

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Horseheads, NY

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $42.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Work Authorization: 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.

Job Summary

The Temporary Project Engineer will support the execution of capital projects at the Horseheads plant. This role will work closely with plant leadership and engineering teams to assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of infrastructure-related projects. The position is intended to provide additional engineering support during a defined period of increased project activity. This is a temporary position expected to last approximately eight months. The role is full time during the assignment period and reports directly to the site engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of capital projects, including scope development, layout reviews, and implementation activities.
• Develop, review, and update drawings using AutoCAD to support project planning and execution.
• Assist with coordination across disciplines related to plant infrastructure systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP).
• Participate in site walks, equipment layouts, and installation planning.
• Support documentation, tracking, and reporting of capital project progress.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, contractors, and engineering resources to ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline) required.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of plant infrastructure systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience supporting capital projects in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and project execution practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a global power management company that has been at the heart of industrial innovation for over a century. Founded in 1911 and now operating in more than 100 countries with revenues of approximately $20.8 billion, this organization develops intelligent power management technologies that help businesses, governments, and communities operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. The scope of what this organization does is genuinely broad: from electrical systems and aerospace components to vehicle powertrain solutions and data center infrastructure, their products and technologies are embedded in the critical systems that keep modern society running. In an era of growing energy demands and decarbonization imperatives, this organization is positioned squarely at the center of the global energy transition, developing solutions that help customers use power more efficiently and reduce their environmental footprint. With approximately 160,000 employees worldwide and operations in more than 170 countries, this is a company of enormous scale that maintains a culture grounded in strong ethics, open-door leadership, and a genuine commitment to doing business right. The company has been named in Newsweek's list of Global Most Loved Workplaces, a reflection of the investment it makes in employee engagement, flexible work options, and professional development. Employees consistently highlight the quality of the company's values, the integrity of its leadership, and the breadth of career opportunities available across its many divisions. For engineers, business professionals, and technical specialists seeking a career at a company where their work has global consequence, and where the culture backs up its stated commitments, this organization delivers that environment at impressive scale. Teams here span electrical engineers, power systems specialists, aerospace technicians, software developers, and supply chain professionals — a place where ambition and purpose find a common direction.