A Project Engineer is needed for a leading manufacturing organization outside of Lexington, KY. The Project Engineer will investigate, design, and execute equipment installation projects across green-field and brown-field manufacturing environments. This 100% onsite role is responsible for managing project feasibility, scopes, budgets, and schedules while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet key installation milestones. You will maintain field presence to supervise contractors and coordinate installation efforts with skilled trades, engineers, and equipment manufacturers.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical trade certification, or equivalent experience, alongside at least 3+ years in a manufacturing environment and 3 years of project management experience. A minimum of 2 years of experience reading and reviewing technical drawings is strictly required, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD and bid specification development. Leadership or trade management experience is essential, and candidates must be open to 10% international travel for meetings and observations. This is a long-term contract role and our client is only seeking local talent currently.
location: Georgetown, Kentucky
job type: Contract
salary: $40 - 45 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Investigate project feasibility and build comprehensive scopes of work, bid packages, and project specifications
- Review technical drawings, provide feedback, and negotiate engineering modifications with vendors
- Supervise on-site contractors and coordinate equipment installation timelines with skilled trades and manufacturers
- Evaluate safety compliance with local and national codes, collaborating directly with third-party safety compliance contractors
- Cross-collaborate with internal and external teams to hit milestones and quickly develop countermeasures for any project delays
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
