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Actalent Senior Project Engineer in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Title: Experienced Project Engineer

Job Description

This Project Engineer is responsible for supporting projects with new and current customers on greenfield and brownfield projects. This role involves supporting the process from sales, design, manufacturing, to installation.

All project based work - get to see projects through from start to finish, will be working on six-figure+ projects.

  • HYBRID work environment

  • 3 days work from home, 2 onsite

  • Hours 8am-5pm typical

  • Travel 25%

Key responsibilities:

  • Designing system layout and creating elevation view drawings using AutoCAD (25% of the time).

  • Working with suppliers to obtain quotes on conveyance equipment.

  • Assisting Project Managers with project schedules to ensure projects stay within budget and addressing any scheduling restraints.

  • Collaborating with Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, and Project Management teams to define system descriptions, layout operations, commissioning, and acceptance testing documents.

  • Supporting the sales team with layout designs.

  • Performing engineering calculations to ensure conveyor systems will operate and perform as expected once installed.

  • Integrating various equipment types into each project, including storage retrieval machines, conveyors, racks, mezzanines, specialty equipment, and floor rails.

  • Managing the mechanical budget and ensuring procured materials are within budget.

  • Leading, coaching, and mentoring junior engineers.

  • Acting as Project Manager on small to medium projects or on change orders for large projects.

Must Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

  • AutoCAD proficiency

  • 8+ years of Material Handling Systems Experience

  • Experience working on Large Projects (6 Figures/Million Dollars)

  • Strong communication skills

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Will be brought on direct after that.

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment with 2 days in the office mandatory and 3 days from home, unless otherwise needed for site work or notified by a supervisor to be in the office. Standard working hours are 8 AM to 5 PM.

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.

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