Project Engineer III

Signature IT World Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature IT World Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer for a 6-month assignment with potential extensions and possible contract-to-hire.

The position is 100% on-site with 40-50 hours per week and a schedule of 8 am-5 pm. The role focuses on leading capital projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering activities, and delivering projects on scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) required.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing or roofing/building products.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects within budget, scope, and downtime constraints.
• Thorough knowledge of computer software and G Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication; OSHA and environmental compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects across the lifecycle to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Define, design, and manage project installations with cost estimates and justifications.
• Provide engineering support to Production and Maintenance; troubleshoot complex issues.
• Coordinate internal maintenance and external contractors during projects.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards for safety and cost control.
• Promote and enforce safety initiatives related to equipment operation.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software (Autodesk)

Job description

Duration: 6 months plus extensions with possible CTH

100% on-site

Hours/Week: 40-50 hours

Schedule: 8 am-5 pm

Job Description

The selected candidate will at times need to wear Hard hat, safety shoes, eye/ear protection and other PPE

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining excellence in developing, executing and controlling assigned projects to achieve plant goals. Through expert application of engineering techniques and principles, the incumbent will conduct analyses and investigations pertaining to construction of new facilities and enhancements for existing facilities to optimize productive capability of the plant. We encourage the Project Engineer to make sound recommendations, considering such factors as cost, maintainability, facility of production and availability of materials and equipment with emphasis on safety and optimum performance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly adaptive and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments.

Lead and execute capital projects (modifications, improvements, new equipment) across the entire lifecycle, ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

Define, design, and manage project installations, including preparing detailed design scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure justifications.

Drive continuous improvement by providing technical analysis of current best technologies, recommending process/equipment modifications, and resolving routine operational issues.

Serve as the primary technical resource for design, detailed engineering, coordination, commissioning, and startup activities for both project and plant engineering initiatives.

Manage internal maintenance and external contractors during project execution and support new product/systems development.

Provide consistent plant engineering support to Production and Maintenance, leading troubleshooting efforts and serving as the primary resource for complex problem resolution.

Develop, implement, and maintain thorough engineering standards for project execution, equipment, design, safety, and cost control.

Actively promote and enforce safety initiatives, policies, and best practices related to equipment operation and maintenance.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) required

5+ years experience, preferably in manufacturing or roofing/building products.

Must be able to work as a multi-disciplinary project manager, supervise as a lead engineer, and provide expertise in maintenance, operations, and process management.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in managing all project aspects within budget, scope, and downtime constraints.

Thorough knowledge of computer software and G Suite is essential.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of OSHA, general industry, and environmental compliance.

Proficient in written, verbal, and listening communication skills.

Advanced analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail; able to plan, execute, and control multiple concurrent tasks.

Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills, including hands‑on experience with contractors and/or internal maintenance.

Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects.

Preferred engineering experience with integrated design environments (e.g., OEMs or consultant engineering).

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability in capital project planning, development, and execution, including conceptual/detailed design, construction/installation coordination, training, turnover, commissioning support, and sustained ownership.

Application knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures; preferred engineering experience in transferable manufacturing, OEM, or engineering design environments with continuous production equipment/process systems.

Advanced ability to read/interpret specifications and drawings.

Proficiency using root cause analysis and structured methods (e.g., Kepner‑Trego) for troubleshooting.

Ability to translate technical data for operations and maintenance personnel.

Exposure to process hazard analysis and process safety management methodologies.

Advanced knowledge of multi‑disciplinary engineering fundamentals.

Qualifications Preferred

Design drafting experience with CAD, preferably Autodesk products.