Project Support Engineer

PinnaclePartners

Town of Montana (WI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon-Fri, regular office hours

2 weeks PTO (3 with experience)

Bonus program based on invoicing goals

After-hours pay 1.5x

Double-time on weekends

Company vehicle after 90 days

Job summary

Pinnacle Partners is seeking a Project Support Engineer for opportunities in Indianapolis, IN. You will assist Project Engineers, service teams, and customers with electrical design, PLC/HMI work, and project coordination, while developing toward a Project Engineer role.

The role emphasizes hands-on support, documentation, and active participation in FATs and project meetings, with a clear path for professional growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM discipline required; an associate degree may be considered with relevant experience.
Experience in electrical design, schematic design, panel design/building, project management, timeline tracking, budgeting, programming/HMI development, or factory testing.

Responsibilities

Support Project Engineers, Service Coordinators, and Field Service teams with technical information and hands-on support.
Assist with project design while meeting deadlines and deliverables.
Support control system design in coordination with Project Engineers.
Assist with development of submittals, O&M manuals, and training documentation.
Participate in project meetings and FATs.
Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
Maintain clear communication with customers, managers, and team members.
Track tasks, schedules, and deliverables using shared tools and calendars.
Maintain accurate project documentation for traceability.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI development

Project coordination

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Factory testing

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

Pinnacle Partners is recruiting for a Project Support Engineer on behalf of a client in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are seeking an early-career engineer with a STEM degree and experience in areas such as electrical design, schematic and panel design, project support, programming/HMI development, and factory testing. This role will support Project Engineers with design, documentation, project coordination, and technical activities while providing a clear career path toward a Project Engineer position.

Key Responsibilities

Support Project Engineers, Service Coordinators, and Field Service teams with technical information, data, and hands-on support as needed.
Assist with project design while maintaining project deadlines and deliverables.
Support control system design in coordination with Project Engineers.
Assist with the development of submittals, O&M manuals, and training documentation.
Participate in project meetings, including graphic reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
Maintain clear and concise communication with customers, managers, and team members.
Track tasks, schedules, and deliverables using shared tools and calendars.
Assist with internal and external project communication.
Maintain accurate project documentation to ensure traceability and accountability.
Submit daily time entries for accurate labor tracking.
Support after-hours technical response as required.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
Properly label and organize customer materials.
Demonstrate a customer-focused and solutions-oriented attitude.
Identify opportunities for future work and maintain a sales-minded approach.
Support both new-build and retrofit projects.
Assist with smaller projects while supporting Project Engineers on larger projects.
Develop experience in PLC programming, project management, commissioning, electrical design, and other areas of project engineering.

Requirements

1--3 years of professional engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another STEM discipline preferred; an Associate degree may be considered with relevant experience.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical design, schematic design, panel design/building, project management, project timeline tracking, budgeting, programming/HMI development, or factory testing.
Strong technical and analytical capabilities.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to track project tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
Ability to work effectively with customers, Project Engineers, Service teams, and other internal groups.
Customer-focused and solutions-oriented mindset.
Willingness to learn and develop across multiple areas of engineering and project execution.

Preferred

Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
Knowledge of networking, telemetry, and industrial communications.
Experience with project management, including budgets, schedules, and submittals.
Electrical experience involving control panels, PLC troubleshooting, or electrical design.
Experience participating in Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs).
Experience with PLC programming or HMI development.
Experience with commissioning or industrial automation systems.

Benefits Overview

Competitive base salary of approximately $70,000 to $80,000.
Monday-Friday schedule, with standard office hours of 8:00 AM--5:00 PM and flexibility for a 7:00 AM--4:00 PM schedule.
Standard two weeks of PTO, with the potential for three weeks based on experience.
Monthly company bonus opportunity based on invoicing goals.
Additional bonus PTO opportunity for salaried employees based on qualifying hours worked.
After-hours service work paid at 1.5x.
Weekend service work paid at double time.
Limited travel, generally less than 20%.
Company vehicles available, typically after 90 days of employment.

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