Our client is a privately owned, ISO 9001-certified small business founded in 1979. For over 45 years, they have been a global leader in oil lubrication systems, while also providing custom solutions and manufacturing for specialized industrial fluid and gas equipment. Their expertise extends to packaging solutions for a wide range of rotating equipment and industries, with a continued focus on expanding their reach and capabilities.

The Project Engineer will be responsible for overall project engineering and management, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget. This includes managing scope of supply, customer communication, engineering documentation, scheduling, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The role involves directing, coordinating, and overseeing the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review project scope of supply and provide contractual and technical direction.

• Guide the drafting department on drawings and support purchasing and production for material procurement and final build, testing, and shipping.

• Create and manage the bill of materials (BOM), including detailed notes and procedures for construction and testing.

• Review and approve engineering design documents, ensuring alignment with job requirements and project scope.

• Maintain document submittal and release schedules.

• Organize and control project scope and requirements, tracking cost and delivery impacts while updating relevant departments.

• Resolve customer and engineering company concerns, ensuring clear project specifications and scope.

• Educate customers within the company’s scope of supply to support mutual product understanding.

• Assess project workload, prioritize tasks, and manage project deadlines.

• Select and size sub-supplier components, conduct technical studies, and prepare cost estimates for budget comparison.

• Lead meetings with company teams, customers, and inspectors both in person and via phone/video conference.

• Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned projects.

• Develop test and inspection procedures to verify product performance.

• Design structural supports for skid-mounted equipment.

• Provide expertise and problem-solving for complex designs and project challenges.

• Manage project plans by reviewing designs, specifications, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.

• Control project costs by approving expenditures and administering contract changes.

Benefits:

• Vision, Group Life, Medical, Dental, and STD/LTD Insurance.

• Employer covers up to 70% of medical and dental premiums.

• Low-deductible PPO and HMO plans available.

• Employer contribution of up to 3% to a Simple IRA plan.

• Paid time off:

  • 8 holidays per year

  • Up to 5 weeks of vacation

  • 4 PTO days per year

  • Bereavement leave

• Tuition reimbursement available (performance-based) for professional training, certifications, licenses, and memberships.

• Remote work or relocation reimbursement may be considered depending on the candidate.

• Minimal travel required (less than 5%).

Qualifications / Skills / Personality Traits:

The following qualifications represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Required:

• 5+ years of related experience as a project engineer, preferably with lube oil systems, ASME piping, and API 614.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively via email, phone, and in person.

• Strong listening skills with the ability to absorb, follow directions, and provide valuable feedback.

• Performance-Driven Self-Starter: A strong work ethic, self-motivation, and discipline to achieve goals and meet deadlines, including extra effort when needed.

• Positive Team Builder: Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, vendors, and customers.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to proactively identify, analyze, and implement solutions with minimal direction.

• Project Management & Delivery: Strong organizational and planning skills to manage time effectively, multi-task, and meet competing demands.

• Technical Understanding/Competency: Ability to learn complex mechanical and electrical systems, size and select sub-components, and interpret industry standards and customer specifications.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).

• 2D and 3D drafting/modeling experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

• Experience performing structural analysis using FEA software like SolidWorks Simulation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word).

• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP Business One.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.