Project Engineer, Software Engineer

Vaco Atlanta is hiring a Project Engineer to join a growing, specialized engineering organization. This is not a traditional PM role, you'll blend project execution, technical estimating, customer interaction, and engineering problem-solving in a highly regulated environment. Ready to step into a high‑impact engineering role where you can help build something from the ground up?

Project Engineer

Location:

Norcross

Onsite: 100% onsite (non‑negotiable)

Job Type: permanent

Pay: $110,000 - $120,000 annually

• Lead project planning, execution, schedules, milestones, and customer communication
• Build detailed estimates and proposals from RFQs, drawings, and specifications
• Review electrical schematics, identify risks, and support technical solutions
• Partner with operations, supply chain, QA, manufacturing, and engineering
• Help shape a growing function with leadership potential

• BS in Electrical Engineering (required)
• 10+ years of engineering/project experience
• Electrical systems design experience (not just testing)
• Project management and estimating experience
• Background in highly regulated manufacturing preferred

• Quarterly profit sharing
• Strong benefits + 401(k) match
• Leadership growth opportunity
• High‑visibility role supporting critical infrastructure
• Stable, growing organization

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including, but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).