Project Engineer

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer will lead and support capital and maintenance projects within a large-scale manufacturing facility. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while meeting operational and quality standards. The position requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate design, procurement, and installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Technical Support

• Provide engineering solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of production processes.
• Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and contractors to minimize downtime and optimize resources.
• Communicate project status and risks to leadership and stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Support implementation of new technologies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in industrial project engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and tools.
• Familiarity with equipment installation, process systems, and industrial safety standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with large-scale process systems (e.g., thermal, chemical, or material handling).
• Proficiency in CAD software and project management tools.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and preventive maintenance strategies.

Job Type & Location

This is a permanent position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $110,000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

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.