Project Engineer - Program & Project Management - Analysts

MassGenics, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Health saving account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer in Salt Lake City for a 12-month contract to hire role, onsite and first shift. You will manage engineering programs, track budgets, schedules, and deliverables, coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited BS in engineering with 6+ years of experience, or a graduate degree with 4+ years. W-2 employment only; pay ranges $60–63 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ABET (EAC/CAC) accredited Bachelor's of Science degree in an engineering discipline required.
• Graduate Degree preferred with a minimum of 4 years related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day tactical activities for assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects.
• Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet expectations.
• Serve as primary point of contact between engineering project management and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor project status, budgets, and schedules; prepare reports and recommend actions.
• Identify and resolve complex project issues to support productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain mechanisms for tracking project progress and timely interventions.
• Coordinate with resource managers for staffing and approvals.
• Guide, coach, and support project team members to improve execution.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment and resolution of issues.
• Conduct project analyses during phasedown and capture lessons learned for future programs.

Education

ABET (EAC/CAC) accredited Bachelor's of Science in Engineering

Graduate Degree

10+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Project Engineer.

Position Type: Full-time Contract, Contract to Hire Duration: 12months Location: Salt Lake City Utah 84116 (Onsite/1st Shift)

As a Project Engineer you will:

• Manage day-to-day tactical activities for assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance Manage day to day tactical activities for assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects.
• Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure alignment with Program Manager and customer expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering project management, cross functional teams, and line leadership.
• Monitor project status, budgets, and schedules, preparing reports and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and resolve complex project issues to support productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Develop and maintain mechanisms for tracking project progress, enabling timely intervention and problem-solving.
• Coordinate with resource managers to ensure appropriate staffing, project reviews, and required approvals are obtained.
• Guide, coach, and support project team members, contributing to improved processes and execution effectiveness.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners such as customers or vendors to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
• Conduct project analyses during phasedown and capture lessons learned to benefit future engineering programs.

Ideal candidate will have:

• An ABET (EAC/CAC) accredited Bachelor's of Science degree in an engineering discipline, and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
• Comprehensive level knowledge of job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management
• Implements strategic goals established by leadership on assigned projects
• Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results
• Expert in Earned Value Management and cost/schedule estimation
• Experience coordinating across multiple engineering functions
• Experience communicating directly with customer and in front of non-technical audience
• Knowledge and experience using AI tools for staffing, forecasting and other related technical tasks
• Experience in system level development, requirements definition, analysis, and risk mitigation for Communications, Open Systems Architecture, Satellite Communications, and/or Electronic Presentation and communication skills
• Space Communications Design, Architecture Experience
• Space Parts, Materials and Process Background
• Proposal experience with DoD contracts

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.

Pay Range*: Between $60 - $63 per hour >

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Innova Solutions: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.