Project Engineer, Operations Management

This opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate
, along with per diem for qualified candidates
, making it an attractive option for both local professionals and those willing to travel or relocate for the assignment.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer / Industrial Project Manager to support engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure improvement projects at a large industrial manufacturing facility.

This is a hands‑on,
individual contributor role focused on executing plant engineering, maintenance, repair, and reliability improvement projects rather than managing large‑scale capital construction programs.

Projects will vary in complexity, with budgets starting around $50,000 and timelines ranging from several months to a year or longer. Responsibilities include structural steel repairs, mechanical integrity improvements, equipment upgrades, infrastructure rehabilitation, and other projects critical to maintaining safe, reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background, practical knowledge of heavy industrial maintenance and construction, and experience coordinating contractors and executing projects within an active operating facility.

• Manage engineering, maintenance, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects from initial scope development through execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Support projects involving industrial structural steel, mechanical systems, plant equipment, and facility infrastructure.
• Partner closely with plant engineering, maintenance, operations, EHS, procurement, and external contractors to identify and execute facility improvement projects.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, and execution plans for projects ranging from $50K to larger, more complex initiatives.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, construction activities, equipment installations, and maintenance‑related project work.
• Provide hands‑on technical oversight, troubleshooting, and engineering support throughout project execution.
• Support mechanical integrity, asset reliability, and process safety initiatives aimed at improving equipment performance and extending asset life.
• Manage project expenditures, track schedules, maintain documentation, and communicate project status to plant stakeholders.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety, environmental, engineering, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate equipment commissioning, startup, and turnover to plant operations and maintenance teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in project engineering, plant engineering, maintenance engineering, or industrial project management within heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial structural steel construction, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation practices.
• Demonstrated experience executing engineering and maintenance projects in active industrial facilities.
• Experience managing contractors, project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and field execution.
• Practical understanding of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, plant infrastructure, and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with project cost controls, capital authorization processes, and project reporting.
• Knowledge of industrial safety requirements, construction practices, and risk management.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera…