Project Engineer

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:

• BC/BS Medical/Dental coverage
• Vacation time
• 7 paid holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 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.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Dothan, AL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.