Project Engineer

Milwaukee Succeeds; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking a Project Engineer in the Greater Milwaukee area to balance technical design work, project management, and cross-functional collaboration from concept through installation. This is an opportunity for an engineer to own projects, drive process improvements, and work with customers, contractors, and internal teams in a fast-growing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of design and project-management experience, with AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years of design experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience leading technical projects.
• Experience with custom-engineered products, industrial systems, or building systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects from design through implementation and field support
• Develop engineering drawings, project documentation, calculations, and technical deliverables
• Partner with customers, contractors, architects, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and priorities across multiple active projects
• Support installation and commissioning activities by providing technical expertise and problem-solving
• Drive process improvements, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering organization

Skills

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Modeling

Job description

Position Title: Project Engineer

Wage: Based on Experience

We're currently working with a growing manufacturer in the Greater Milwaukee area that is looking to add a Project Engineer to its expanding engineering team. This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys balancing technical design work, project management, and cross-functional collaboration while taking ownership of projects from concept through installation. The organization is experiencing significant growth, creating strong long-term advancement opportunities for someone looking to expand their technical and leadership capabilities.

Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead complex engineering projects from design through implementation and field support
• Develop engineering drawings, project documentation, calculations, and technical deliverables
• Partner with customers, contractors, architects, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and priorities across multiple active projects
• Support installation and commissioning activities by providing technical expertise and problem-solving
• Drive process improvements, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering organization

Requirements for Project Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of engineering design experience
• 3+ years of project management experience leading technical projects
• Experience working with custom-engineered products, industrial systems, structural steel, building systems, or related applications
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings
• AutoCAD experience required; 3D modeling experience is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join an organization experiencing substantial growth and increased project demand
• Work on highly customized, technically challenging projects from design through execution
• Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and multiple functional areas
• Collaborate with an experienced engineering team in a fast-paced environment
• High visibility role with opportunities for future leadership growth

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