Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Project Engineer

6 month contract

Location:

Austin, TX

Pay: $55-$65/hr

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical and automation-related projects. This role focuses on program and project execution, vendor coordination, equipment integration, and cross-functional delivery rather than technical engineering design. You will manage multiple small to mid-scale projects, each differing in complexity, schedule, and technical scope. You thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where operational excellence, clear communication, and proactive ownership make the difference.

In this dynamic role, your typical day includes:

• Coordinating project activities with operations teams, onsite contractors, design engineering, and product owners
• Performing schedule reviews, risk assessments, and progress tracking to keep deployments on time and aligned with business objectives
• Facilitating planning, issue-resolution, and change-management meetings with cross-functional stakeholders
• Capturing detailed meeting notes, distributing action items, and maintaining accountability across teams
• Reviewing equipment status, project documentation, and implementation quality to ensure vendor and internal teams meet expectations
• Troubleshooting project challenges, identifying root causes, and proposing practical, data-driven solutions
• Supporting the deployment of mechanical equipment, automation systems, and integrated solutions in data centers

• Manage the lifecycle of mechanical or automated equipment projects from kickoff through deployment
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, operations, construction partners, and vendors to execute project deliverables
• Track schedules, budgets, risks, and resources; elevate blockers and drive timely mitigation plans
• Maintain project documentation including meeting notes, action trackers, equipment logs, and status dashboards
• Support evaluation and quality assurance of mechanical systems, installation practices, and integrated solutions
• Ensure alignment between cross-functional teams during project implementations and changes
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and standards within the org

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM field
• 3+ years of experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or related occupation
• Experience owning the lifecycle of cross‑functional projects, including implementation of integrated systems

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related STEM field
• Experience in data center operations, mechanical systems, or cooling technologies
• Experience running SQL queries or performing data mining for project insights

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program,…