Project Engineer – Packaged Equipment

Planet Group; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

The Planet Group in Buffalo, NY seeks a Project Engineer - Packaged Equipment to lead custom equipment projects from order to delivery. You will interpret customer requirements and ensure technical compliance while coordinating between customers, suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and project management.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, at least five years of related experience, and strong customer-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related engineering or project experience.
• Exceptional communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Experience with large-scale, complex projects and interpreting specifications.
• Experience in packaged equipment manufacturing with long project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer data including drawings, specs, and codes for mechanical/electrical systems.
• Act as technical lead and primary customer contact.
• Track and manage technical data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide input to engineering and drafting teams for drawings.
• Support manufacturing with technical docs and guidance.
• Coordinate with customers to clarify questions.
• Develop and issue supplier inquiries for component selection and cost.
• Purchase and expedite engineered components as needed.
• Develop inspection and test plans for manufactured equipment.
• Work with Project Manager to monitor cost estimates and meet requirements.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Scheduling & prioritization

Multitasking

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Project Engineer - Packaged Equipment
Location: Buffalo, NY
Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,000 (DOE)
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, Onsite (Hybrid flexibility possible)
Type of Employment: Permanent Hire
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package

A Project Engineer - Packaged Equipment responsible for being the technical lead for custom engineered equipment projects from order receipt through final delivery. This role is responsible for interpreting customer requirements, ensuring technical compliance with project specifications, and coordinating the flow of information between customers, suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related engineering or project experience.
• Exceptional customer-facing communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience supporting large-scale, complex, and innovative projects, with the ability to review, interpret, and apply project specifications.
• Experience working within packaged equipment manufacturing environments involving extended project lifecycles and long lead times.
• Strong scheduling, prioritization, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of execution simultaneously.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to maintain and track project correspondence, technical documentation, and records.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze customer-supplied information, including drawings, specifications, and codes related to mechanical systems, electrical systems, painting, welding, non-destructive testing, and other project requirements.
• Act as the technical lead and primary customer contact on assigned projects.
• Track and manage all required technical data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical input to engineering and drafting teams for drawing development.
• Provide technical support and documentation to manufacturing teams for equipment production.
• Coordinate with customers to resolve technical questions and obtain necessary clarifications.
• Develop and issue supplier inquiries for component selection and cost evaluation.
• Purchase and expedite engineered components as required.
• Develop and coordinate inspection and test plans for manufactured equipment.
• Work with the Project Manager to monitor project cost estimates and support technical requirements throughout project execution.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
EEOC Compliance Statement
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.