Operations Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-22
-
Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineer
Senior Operations Engineer - NO SPONSORSHIP - MUST BE A US CITIZEN
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Salary: $101,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience
Travel:
Approximately 75% travel (mostly the northeast and south so looking at candidates from MI, IL, PA, NC, SC, and GA)
The Adecco Permanent Recruitment Team is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and industrial services organization seeking an experienced Senior Operations Engineer to join its Industrial Engineering team. This position serves as a technical leader for complex industrial projects, working closely with customers, project engineers, vendors, and multidisciplinary field teams to successfully execute projects from planning through completion.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the overall technical lead for assigned industrial projects.
- Interface daily with customers, vendors, project engineers, program managers, and field teams to understand project requirements and communicate progress.
- Support project scoping, costing, quoting, scheduling, and resource planning
. - Develop comprehensive workflow and resource plans for technically complex projects.
- Review engineering drawings, schematics, utility requirements, machine foundations, and other project documentation.
- Support the development and review of engineering design packages.
- Conduct engineering design reviews with customers and vendors.
- Coordinate with municipalities and inspectors on permitted projects.
- Engage vendors for project quoting, material sourcing, and execution.
- Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary field teams, including:
- Pipe fitters and plumbers
- Mechanical and other industrial trades
- Review technical reports prepared by Project Engineers prior to distribution to customers and management.
- Ensure projects meet applicable codes, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
. - Identify and resolve quality or execution issues with internal teams and vendors.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Project Engineers and Team Leads.
- Conduct formal and informal performance evaluations for assigned team members.
- Ensure compliance with customer safety requirements, internal safety policies, and applicable regulations.
- 3+ years of field experience as an Operations Engineer, Technical Manager, Maintenance Manager, Project Engineer, or similar role within an industrial environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering
, or a related field. - Equivalent electrical or mechanical trade certifications may be considered.
- Proven experience leading industrial projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and industry standards
. - Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Solid Works
. - Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
. - Strong project management, supervisory, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Advanced critical-thinking and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams involving:
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- HVAC
- Knowledge of industrial regulations, codes, safety requirements, and best practices.
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
- Willingness to work in industrial, unclean, or uncomfortable environments when required.
- Must maintain a reliable vehicle suitable for interstate travel.
Approximately 75%
This is a true travel position. The Senior Operations Engineer will travel with project teams throughout the United States and may be on the road 3–4 weeks at a time, with some assignments lasting several months.
- Approximately 70–80% travel
, depending on project workload. - Company arranges and pays…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).