Senior Project Engineer: Lead Safe, End-to-End Projects

mars; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars seeks a Sr. Project Engineer to design and install projects and act as a senior member of the engineering community on site and with the project team. You will deploy engineering know-how to execute projects delivering competitive advantage.

You will lead end-to-end initiatives with emphasis on safety, security, and environmental compliance, collaborating across disciplines and balancing multiple priorities. Travel may be required up to 50% depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical) is required.
• 4+ years of experience in medium-scale project coordination or project management.
• Experience with safety, security, and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to motivate teams and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities balancing project execution.
• Basic understanding of engineering principals across disciplines (Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services).
• In-depth understanding of designated functional engineering area (controls, process, packaging).
• Ability to travel 30-50% depending on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end projects with safety, security, and environmental sustainability.
• Engage with project team members to foster collaborative ownership of tasks.
• Multi-task across project execution, cross-functional support, and self-development.
• Champion a positive, psychologically safe team environment rooted in trust.
• Align with and reinforce all company safety, security, and environmental policies.
• Manage projects to deliver safe, secure, and environmentally responsible results.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Travel up to 50%

Engineering knowledge

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

PM/CAPM/OSHA certification (preferred)

Job description

Mars seeks a Sr. Project Engineer to design and install projects and act as a senior member of the engineering community on site and with the project team. You will deploy engineering know-how to execute projects delivering competitive advantage.

You will lead end-to-end initiatives with emphasis on safety, security, and environmental compliance, collaborating across disciplines and balancing multiple priorities. Travel may be required up to 50% depending on project needs.