Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Infrastructure

The Project Engineer – Infrastructure plays a key role in delivering complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects by coordinating engineering activities, supporting project schedules, and ensuring alignment across mechanical, structural, electrical, and control systems. This role partners closely with engineering, project management, procurement, and internal and external stakeholders to maintain project scope, quality, and timelines while supporting commissioning and start-up of engineered fixed equipment in an industrial machinery environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering input to support the development, maintenance, and optimization of project schedules.

Collaborate with department leaders and other stakeholders to ensure alignment, effective planning, and consistent execution across all project phases.

Work closely with the engineering department and project managers to ensure adherence to schedules, including engineering activities that support procurement and timely release of deliverables.

Monitor, track, and coordinate schedule updates and submittals, ensuring accurate and timely communication of changes.

Liaise with internal and external clients and project leaders to determine applicable design codes and establish overall design criteria for each project.

Ensure all engineering work complies with approved manuals, procedures, and relevant standards.

Maintain the integrity of the engineering scope and project intent by interpreting scope documents, identifying budget deviations, and assessing potential change orders.

Coordinate cost and schedule impacts of scope changes with project leaders and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Implement approved project changes and clearly communicate associated schedule and cost impacts to the appropriate managers.

Verify adherence to project quality processes and standards, and support continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Conduct recurring design coordination meetings with project teams to promote cross-departmental collaboration and resolve design interfaces.

Coordinate with Project Management and Procurement to establish and maintain proper document distribution for internal and external stakeholders.

Manage engineering field support through the RFI system, ensuring timely and accurate responses to field inquiries.

Review and provide engineering input for weekly and monthly project status reports, including costs, schedule performance, and potential changes.

Participate in project review meetings to report on engineering progress, risks, and opportunities.

Support commissioning and start-up activities for engineered fixed equipment, ensuring documentation and standards are met.

Perform other engineering and project-related responsibilities as required or assigned to support successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering.

At least 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary projects that include mechanical, structural, electrical, and control systems in the execution of projects and proposals.

Experience working with engineered fixed equipment within the industrial machinery space.

Proven experience in project management, including coordination of engineering activities against project schedules.

Experience supporting procurement activities by ensuring engineering deliverables are released on time.

Experience with commissioning and start-up standards and documentation for industrial systems.

Strong background in project documentation, including schedule updates, status reporting, and change management.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, procurement, and external stakeholders.

Proficiency with SolidWorks for mechanical and system design.

Experience with manufacturing engineering in industrial environments, including sheet metal, machining, and fabrication.

Knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and control systems within industrial applications.

Demonstrated ability to interface with customers and stakeholders in a professional and collaborative manner.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify scope deviations and assess cost and schedule impacts.

Ability to verify and enforce adherence to project quality processes and engineering standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with material handling systems.

Experience with abrasive blasting or corrosion-control equipment.

Experience with industrial fixed equipment beyond core responsibilities.

Knowledge of HVAC systems and their integration within industrial environments.

Experience with commissioning activities in complex mechanical or industrial systems.

Familiarity with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools and methods.

Experience using Revit for coordination and design in multidisciplinary projects.

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Experience in process development and continuous improvement within an industrial or manufacturing context.

Experience conducting root cause analysis to resolve technical and operational issues.

Strong communication skills for leading design coordination meetings and presenting in project review sessions.

Work Environment

This role is based in an updated, open office environment that supports collaboration and frequent interaction with cross-functional teams. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility required to meet project needs. Approximately 20% of the role involves travel for job site visits and client meetings, providing direct exposure to industrial machinery and engineered fixed equipment in the field. The workplace emphasizes a positive, growth-oriented culture, with a focus on teamwork, professional development, and supporting a growing business. Office spaces are modern and well-maintained, creating a comfortable and professional setting for engineering and project coordination activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr. Health & Wellness Medical insurance (multiple plans offered) Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance (company-provided options) Short- and long-term disability coverage Retirement & Financial 401(k) retirement plan (match varies by role/location) Competitive base pay with performance-driven compensation culture (sales/engineering/operations roles often bonus-eligible) Time Off & Flexibility Paid Time Off (PTO) (vacation + personal time) Paid holidays Some roles report flexible scheduling or limited work-from-home flexibility, particularly for corporate/support functions Culture, Growth & Perks Family-owned, values-driven culture (HAPIEE core values: Humility, Agility, Passion, Integrity, Execute, Excellence) Strong training and learning environment, especially for technical, engineering, and field-based roles Global organization exposure with opportunities to work across regions depending on role Close-knit teams; employees frequently cite supportive colleagues and hands-on leadership

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.