Project Engineer, Process Engineer

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Project Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of seven years of experience supporting capital projects related to industrial utilities, such as ammonia refrigeration, boiler and steam systems, air compressors, and high-voltage power systems. This role requires the ability to travel up to 70% of the time and offers an exciting opportunity to work on state‑of‑the‑art projects in a stable and secure company environment.

• Lead and manage capital projects ensuring proper specifications, optimal maintenance, and safe operation of utilities equipment.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with all governmental agencies.

• Provide guidance and expertise to project team members.

• Support facility utility upgrades in plants.

• Develop conservation strategies to maximize energy efficiencies through new and renovated utility installations.

• Coordinate activities between corporate suppliers and outside contractors on capital projects.

• Experience with ammonia refrigeration.

• Capital project experience, particularly projects valued at $4 million or more.

• Dairy, meat, food, beverage, or beer industry experience.

• At least 2 years of utilities experience.

• Strong communication skills to build relationships with plants, vendors, and design firms.

• PSM certification.

• OSHA 10
  
  Hr certification.

• Experience with complex systems like ammonia refrigeration and co‑gen (Combined Heat and Power).

• Familiarity with PSM‑covered systems like ammonia or large‑scale refrigeration.

• Ammonia refrigeration design experience, with consideration for experience in large‑scale, high‑volume Freon refrigeration systems.

This role involves extensive travel to different work sites, collaborating with local teams to install new refrigeration systems. The position offers a hybrid work model with virtual collaboration when not on‑site. Expect to engage in 70% ammonia refrigeration‑related work, with additional responsibilities involving steam, cogen, compressors, and boilers. Travel occurs primarily on weekdays, with all travel expenses covered, including access to a private plane for certain trips.

This position provides exposure to significant capital expenditure projects, ranging from $500,000 to over $10 million.

This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 – $ / yr.

Health, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, bonuses.

This is a hybrid position in Austin, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026.

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 actalentaccom