Sr. Project Engineer

barrywehmiller; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer in Columbus, OH to join our Packaging Engineering Practice.

You will work with industry experts to deliver high‑quality solutions for leading companies, coordinating mechanical design, line layouts, and vendor management while balancing schedule, cost, and scope. You will collaborate with senior leaders and clients to advance capital projects, grow the client base, and drive successful start‑ups and installations across diverse

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects and implement solutions for clients.
• Own or lead aspects of project execution including line layout engineering, mechanical design, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project finances, site management and installation support.
• Organize and execute multiple project responsibilities concurrently.
• Maintain and grow solid client relationships.
• Integrate packaging automation lines and lead project teams to successful delivery.
• Grow local and regional client base; contribute to business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

B.S. Electrical Engineering

B.S. Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Sr. Project Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Packaging Engineering Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You'll Do

• You’ll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
• Accountability for all aspects of project execution including line layout engineering, mechanical design, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project finances, site management and installation support.
• Simultaneously organize and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities.
• Maintaining and growing solid client relationships.
• Converting information into project documentation, managing integration of packaging automation lines and leading project teams.
• Grow and expand local and regional clients
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree is required.

5+ years of project engineering experience with packaging lines, automation, or manufacturing applications. Pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology experience preferred; food and beverage, personal care, or chemical experience is a plus.

Candidates need to possess good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients and vendors.

Candidates must have outstanding engineering and project management skills, including machinery applications, computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD & SolidWorks) and excellent analytical, organization and communication skills.

Successful Design Group Project Engineers have leadership skills with the ability to grow business.

Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree is required.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Sr. Project Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path re