Sr. Project Engineer

BW Design Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group in Indianapolis is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to lead packaging and capital-project initiatives. You will collaborate with experts to deliver high-quality solutions and drive client success.

The role emphasizes project execution, equipment procurement, and cross-functional leadership, with travel as needed and a focus on growing client relationships and business opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• 5+ years of project engineering experience with packaging lines, automation or manufacturing applications.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to interact with all management levels.
• Experience with machinery applications and analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for all aspects of project execution including line layout, mechanical design, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, scheduling, project finances and site/installation support.
• Organize and execute multiple project responsibilities simultaneously.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.
• Create project documentation and lead packaging automation line integration and teams.
• Grow local and regional clients and contribute to business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel willingness

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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 resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Sr. Project Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.