• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005397045

  Job Title: Project Engineer

  
  

  Job Description

  The Project Engineer will be traveling 50% of the time to automotive facilities, assisting the Project Manager in quoting new projects and overseeing installation. Typically, they are not out of town for more than 3 weeks before returning to Birmingham.

  Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Manager with quoting new projects.
  • Oversee the installation of projects at automotive facilities.
  • Schedule project timelines and activities.
  • Attend client meetings to discuss project progress.
  • Write purchase orders (POs) for necessary materials.
  • Procure materials required for projects.
  • Contribute to design tasks as needed.

  Essential Skills

  • Experience in project management.
  • Knowledge in industrial engineering and manufacturing engineering.
  • Skills in project coordination and project engineering.
  • Understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
  • Experience with capital expenditure (capex) projects.
  • Ability to manage project timelines.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Mechanical Engineering graduate with industrial experience preferred.
  • Construction Management graduates may be considered but will face a learning curve.
  • Autocad experience is advantageous but not required.
  • Familiarity with PLC/Controls is a plus.

  Work Environment

  The work environment is a loud indoor manufacturing site. Weekend, holiday, and plant shutdown work is expected. Employees who work both days of the weekend are normally allowed to take a couple of days off during the week.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.50/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 Birmingham,AL.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 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.

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