Project Engineer

Project Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Project Engineer to oversee project execution and serve as the primary point of contact for customers following contract award. This role is responsible for managing project activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical experience, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining project profitability, quality, and schedule objectives.

Coordinate with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Ensure projects meet technical specifications, contractual requirements, and quality standards.

Manage project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and resources.

Respond to customer inquiries and provide information regarding project solutions and status.

Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to provide visibility for internal and external stakeholders.

Maintain full responsibility for project profitability and financial performance.

Conduct regular customer status meetings to communicate project schedules, costs, risks, and progress.

Monitor project execution and proactively address issues to ensure successful outcomes.

Support contract management activities and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.

Experience with contract management and SAP.

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

High level of dedication, accountability, and professionalism.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Intercultural awareness and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

2 to 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience within the defense industry or other highly regulated industries.

Prior project management or project engineering experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Chelmsford, MA.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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).

This is a fully onsite position in Chelmsford, MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.