Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting projects with new and current customers on greenfield and brownfield projects. They will support the process from sales, design, manufacturing, and installation. Travel will be required to sites about 30% of the time.- Design system layouts and create elevation view drawings using AutoCAD (25% of the time).- Work with suppliers to obtain quotes on conveyance equipment.- Assist PM with project schedules, ensuring projects stay within budget and discussing any scheduling restraints.- Collaborate with Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, and Project Management teams to define system descriptions and layout operation, commissioning, and acceptance testing documents.- Work alongside the sales team to provide them with layouts.- Complete engineering calculations to ensure the conveyor systems will operate and perform as expected once installed.- Integrate various equipment types into each project, including storage retrieval machines, conveyor, racks, mezzanines, specialty equipment, floor rails, etc.

Hard Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• AutoCAD proficiency
• 4+ years of Material Handling Systems Experience
• Experience working on Large Projects (6 Figures/Million Dollars)

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Grand Rapids, Michigan and some days remote.

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment. 2 days in office mandatory and 3 days from home unless otherwise needed for site work or notified by supervisor to be in office. Standard working hours are 8-5pm.

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 for other accommodation options.