Project Manager II

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Part time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm seeks a Lead Project Engineer to join their team in Greenville, SC. This role involves providing technical project management for advanced energy solutions, acting as a liaison between clients and engineering teams, and ensuring project compliance. Candidates should hold a degree in engineering or a GED with relevant experience. This mid-senior level position offers a hybrid work model, with a pay range of $60-$65 per hour, along with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution or GED with 5+ years experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical project management for assigned projects.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between customers and internal teams.
• Evaluate financial and schedule impacts of scope changes.

Skills

Technical project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of experience

Tools

GTCC – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

Job description

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES provided pay range

This range is provided by RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Position for US Citizens only

Non-IT position (IT Project Managers, Please do not apply)

Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Work Model: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week)

Open Positions

Schenectady, NY (3 Positions)

Please ensure candidate location (city/state) is clearly listed on the resume.

About the Role

Looking to make a global impact and solve complex engineering challenges?

We are seeking a Lead Project Engineer – Americas to join a high-performing Project Engineering team. In this role, you will influence major technical and financial outcomes while supporting the delivery of advanced, efficient power and energy solutions.

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Project Engineer, you will provide technical project management, technical direction, and coordination of engineering activities for assigned projects. You will act as the primary technical liaison between customers and internal Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) teams, ensuring all designs and equipment comply with contractual requirements and support continuous improvement in project execution.

You will collaborate closely with customers, EPC partners, project management, engineering organizations, Centers of Excellence (COEs), commercial operations, supply chain teams, and field personnel by:

• Serving as the single point of contact for all customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications related to project engineering scope
• Driving lessons learned back into design engineering teams to prevent repeat issues
• Providing technical guidance to Project Management and Applications/Regional Customer Applications Engineering
• Leading Customer Kick-Off Meetings (CKOMs) and Design Liaison Meetings (DLMs)
• Reviewing contract documentation and communicating project requirements across engineering functions
• Evaluating financial and schedule impacts of scope changes through Cost & Cycle Estimates (CCEs) and supporting change order execution
• Resolving cross-functional design and technical complexities
• Proactively mitigating engineering schedule risks to avoid delivery delays
• Managing the engineering budget and providing quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs)
• Supporting engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation teams to ensure equipment meets customer and business requirements
• Presenting project risks, issue resolutions, and action plans to senior leadership

What You’ll Bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering

Eligibility Requirements

• Willingness to travel approximately 10%–15%
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong leadership and communication skills (verbal and written)

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Customer-facing experience
• Experience with GTCC – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
• Strong creativity and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of plant system design engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and/or testing
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Oil and Gas