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Job Title: Project Engineer/Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to manage technology or integration projects, ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that meet project goals. This role involves working directly with external equipment vendors, customers, and partners, and requires a solid understanding of the design approaches and industry technologies used in fulfillment and distribution center designs.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology or integration projects to deliver solutions that meet project goals.

• Work with external equipment vendors, customers, and partners to ensure successful project execution.

• Understand and apply industry technologies and design approaches in fulfillment and distribution center designs.

• Handle vendor management and project coordination.

• Oversee equipment installation and commissioning.

• Manage and be responsible for cumulative automation project budgets ranging from $0.5 million to $50 million.

• Provide technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects.

• Design and implement integrated automation solutions, including complex material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, and manufacturing lines.

Essential Skills

• Vendor management

• Project management

• Equipment installation

• CAD software proficiency

• Engineering

• Project coordination

• Facilities management

• Material-handling equipment knowledge

• Distribution center design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or related occupation.

• Proven technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects.

• Experience with integrated automation solutions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, and Outlook.

• Highly proficient CAD skills, capable of independently developing an integrated automation layout.

• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time to installation sites throughout North America.

Work Environment

This role requires extensive travel, with up to 90% of the time spent at installation sites across the United States. Typically, team members travel on Monday mornings and return on Friday afternoons, though some may choose to stay over the weekend. This position offers the opportunity to build a substantial internal network, work with various internal vendors, and develop project management skills across multiple disciplines. There are also excellent prospects for consultants to be recommended for other teams and opportunities within the organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.