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Project Engineer

Lead design and management of mechanical projects from concept through bid and delivery
Dothan, Alabama, United States
Mid-Level
$80,000 – 150,000 USD / year
yesterday
Actalent

Actalent

Provides engineering and sciences talent solutions, including staffing, consulting, and workforce services for technology-driven and highly regulated industries.

Project Engineer

We are seeking a Project Engineer with a strong design and engineering background to join our team. The role involves project engineering within a design setting, focusing on the design of equipment, including steel, process, power, concrete, and foundation designs. The position also involves managing EGSE design work. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required for this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform mechanical design tasks, including sketches and mark-ups of existing drawings to communicate design intent.
  • Conduct field work to inspect and verify existing plant conditions, route pipes, ducts, and roads, and layout new equipment for optimal space and resource use.
  • Create preliminary designs for the installation of pipes, equipment, and structures.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines to produce projects with the lowest total installed cost.
  • Review and check the design work of others for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
  • Critically evaluate design work across various disciplines.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and contractors.
  • Lead scope development efforts by interfacing with clients as needed.
  • Provide weekly reporting communications to clients and communicate scope requirements to designers or other engineers.
  • Obtain quotes for engineering, equipment, material, and services.
  • Coordinate project safety, timing, and other issues.
  • Control documents generated during the course of the project and manage electronic document storage per EGS file system.
  • Issue documents to clients for permanent storage and maintain internal schedule and budget.
  • Pursue internal deliverables and ensure timely issuance of drawings, reports, etc.
  • Develop bid packages, lead bid meetings, and evaluate bids.
  • Manage the scope of work and write proposals, change orders, scope, and estimate reports.

Essential Skills:

  • Project management and engineering skills with a focus on design.
  • Experience in mechanical design, project engineering, and mechanical engineering.
  • Proficiency in routing pipes, ducts, and roads, as well as handling equipment and structures.
  • Strong ability to critically review design work and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience with project management tools and electronic document storage systems.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and contractors.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily office-based, with potential office locations in Bruton, AL, Jacksonville, FL, and Dothan, AL, with Dothan being the largest office. The company is an established small business with a focus on strategic long-term hiring. The work culture supports strong employee retention and significant growth. Benefits include BC/BS Medical/Dental coverage, vacation time, 7 paid holidays, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401K plan.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Dothan, AL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $150000.00/yr. 401k 4% matching Blue Cross Blue Shield dental plan Blue Cross Blue Shield vision plan Blue Cross Blue Shield medical Plan Relocation is available

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Dothan,AL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 1, 2026.

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Project Engineer
Dothan, Alabama, United States
$80,000 – 150,000 USD / year
Engineering
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Provides engineering and sciences talent solutions, including staffing, consulting, and workforce services for technology-driven and highly regulated industries.