Project Engineer - Northfield, MN

EAD Corporations; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EAD Engineering seeks an experienced Project Engineer to support mechanical and process projects in industrial facilities across the United States. The role offers growth toward project management, with hands-on design, coordination, and site support.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, develop PFDs and P&IDs, review subcontractor proposals, manage schedules and costs, and ensure safety and quality. Travel to client sites nationwide is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering and/or project management.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and process engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Excel, including macros.
• Ability to troubleshoot process and operational problems and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-disciplined project teams including engineers, vendors, subcontractors, owners, and suppliers.
• Establish and nurture relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, ensuring timely execution.
• Review construction proposals, subcontractor invoices, and project documents.
• Develop and design equipment and piping layouts; create PFDs and P&IDs.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and project teams; ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project coordination

Excel/macros

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

A Great Opportunity for Growth within a Successful Company!

Join one of the United States' most progressive and innovative construction, automation, and engineering service firms. EAD supports clients' projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food and beverage, life sciences, specialty chemical, consumer goods and parcel and logistics. This opportunity will enable you to enjoy a fast-paced environment working on projects of all sizes and complexities.

EAD Engineering is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support mechanical and process engineering projects in industrial and processing facilities. Someone looking to progress their skills toward Project Manager located within a client facility.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cross-disciplined project teams comprised of engineers, vendors, subcontractors, owners, suppliers, and any other project stakeholders throughout the execution of the project(s).
• Establish and nurture professional relationships with clients, project stakeholders, subcontractors, suppliers, and third parties.
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, ensuring efficient execution and adherence to timelines.
• Review and approve construction-related proposals, subcontractor invoices, and project-specific documents.
• Conduct constructability reviews, evaluate site arrangements, and ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols and standards.
• Participate in evaluation of construction bids, recommend selections, and provide input on subcontractor schedules.
• Manage project costs, schedules, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with senior-level client project sponsors, addressing concerns and escalating complex issues as needed.
• Prepare conceptual process and layout drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, engineering best practices, and EAD standards.
• Create Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Communicate with process and mechanical equipment vendors.
• Develop and design equipment and piping layouts.
• Participate in discipline-specific and company-wide business development efforts.
• Interface with clients, vendors, construction administrators, and project teams.
• Conduct and document technical design reviews with other disciplines to ensure the highest level of quality.
• Adhere to all EAD safety standards and practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in engineering and/or project management.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and process engineering fundamentals.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and in-house staff.
• Proficiency in Excel, including the use of macros.
• Ability to troubleshoot process and operational problems and provide solutions.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Have a demonstrated ability to solicit, evaluate and manage the price, schedule and quality of objectives of individual projects
• Understand the sequencing of work and the strategy of creating effective project schedules
• Understand project cost control and change order management
• Have the ability to prioritize large volumes of complex work to meet established deadlines
• OSHA 30 certification will need to gain within the first two weeks
• PMP certified is a plus or ability to obtain
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Proven leadership ability and detail oriented
• Excellent time management and problems solving skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Possess dispute resolution skills
• Proven safety knowledge and skills
• Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license
• Travel is required with frequent travel to client sites throughout the United States

Working Conditions:

• Office, plant, or client site environment, work and exposure to extreme conditions*
• Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs and/or work in confined spaces
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and equipment*
• Commercial and/or Industrial setting with the potential of exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals*
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud*
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs*
• Periodic weekend, holiday or evening work as needed

*EAD will provide training, administrative/engineering controls, and personal protective equipment as necessary.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers.

EAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer