Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer

Jedson Engineering – Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH

Join the dynamic team as a Project Engineer, a mid‑senior level, full‑time role focusing on engineering, procurement, and construction management for industrial process manufacturers across various sectors.

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• Arlington, VA – $77,553.00-$ (4 days ago)
• Dulles, VA – $-$ (1 week ago)
• Other locations available upon request.

The Project Engineer will work cohesively with internal and external business partners, applying engineering principles and research data to clarify and develop engineering specifications, designs, and capital estimates. Responsibilities include hands‑on project installations, equipment start‑up, commissioning, and overall project execution from bid to close.

• Implement process, safety and cost savings improvements for client equipment, facilities and manufacturing processes.
• Put in place metrics to measure project performance including earned value, spent‑to‑date data, estimate‑to‑complete data and forecasting; measure and report regularly.
• Assist in the execution of all responsibilities of the project manager on projects assigned from bid to close of project.
• Develop a comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of the contract documents.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
• Build strong collaborative relationships internally and externally; demonstrate strong project and process skills, be well‑spoken and personable, and be an advocate and leader for the Jedson engineering team.

• College Degree in Engineering from an accredited university (Chemical Engineer preferred).
• 5 – 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experienced in engineering drawings (e.g., P&IDs, PFDs, General Arrangements, Structural Plans, etc.).
• Must be able to build schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Experience in earned value management and other project performance tools.
• Experience in capital projects including a phase‑gate approach to execution.
• Experience in building project estimates and scopes of work.
• Experience in managing contractors during construction including JSAs, work permits, and change management.
• Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment.
• Must be proactive in accomplishing given tasks to drive projects forward.
• Perform activities to improve the reliability and efficiency of operations.
• Analyze existing methods and recommend modifications necessary to improve and streamline the process.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology