Project Engineer

Job Description

Lead Capital Projects That Drive Manufacturing Excellence | Project Engineer III

• Location: Savannah, GA 31418 | On-Site

• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | 40-50 Hours per Week

• Pay Rate: $50.00-$60.00 per Hour

Build. Improve. Lead.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Project Engineer III to support a leading manufacturing facility in Savannah, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven engineering professional to lead high-impact capital projects that directly influence plant performance, operational efficiency, safety, and long-term growth.

In this role, you'll oversee projects from concept through completion, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and serve as a key technical resource in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and delivering measurable results, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer III, you will:

• Lead and execute capital projects including facility modifications, process improvements, and new equipment installations.

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Develop detailed engineering scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure justifications.

• Coordinate project activities with production, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and engineering teams.

• Provide technical leadership for design, engineering, commissioning, startup, and system optimization activities.

• Analyze equipment and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Troubleshoot complex operational and maintenance issues while driving sustainable solutions.

• Support new product and system development initiatives.

• Establish and maintain engineering standards related to project execution, equipment reliability, safety, and cost control.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and corporate safety standards.

• Promote a strong safety culture and support best practices across plant operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering , or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience , preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Proven experience managing capital projects from planning through implementation.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance scope, budget, schedule, and operational constraints.

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering initiatives and coordinating internal and external resources.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and plant operations.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency with computer applications and Google Workspace (G Suite).

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience within building products, roofing, industrial production, or similar environments.

• CAD design and drafting experience, preferably with Autodesk products.

• Experience working in OEM, consulting engineering, or integrated design environments.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies such as Kepner-Tregoe.

• Exposure to Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.

• Experience supporting continuous production equipment and process systems.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we’re committed to connecting talented professionals with opportunities where they can make a real impact. This position offers:

• Competitive compensation

• Opportunity to lead visible, high-value engineering projects

• Exposure to complex manufacturing operations and advanced engineering challenges

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Potential for long-term career growth, including possible conversion to a full-time employee based on performance and business needs

• The chance to influence plant performance, reliability, safety, and operational excellence

If you’re a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys leading proje