Sr. Project Engineer

Job Description

Title: Sr Project Engineer

Location: Tar Heel, NC

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k and annual bonus potential


Pay : $100,000-120,000

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and execute engineering initiatives from concept through implementation. This role is responsible for developing technical designs, managing project scope, coordinating with internal and external partners, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards. Travel is required to support multi-site project execution.

Job Duties:

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, cost estimates, and feasibility analyses.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to support project execution and timelines.
• Review technical documents and validate field installations, including as-built drawings.
• Define project scope, support bid evaluations, and provide project status updates.
• Maintain project documentation including drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Manage budgets and assist with contract administration to meet financial targets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of engineering or capital project experience.
• Knowledge of project management, construction coordination, and engineering standards.
• Experience with large-scale projects preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alicia Alexander
Technical Recruiter & Team Mentor

Alicia Alexander is a Technical Recruiter and Team Mentor at Sterling Engineering with four years of recruiting experience and nearly three years with Sterling. She specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and technical recruiting, supporting roles across maintenance, reliability, operations, engineering, and industrial environments, including food and life sciences.

Alicia is passionate about helping people find careers where they feel genuinely happy, supported, and positioned for long-term growth. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with candidates, helping them take the next step in their careers, and supporting companies as they build strong, high-performing teams.

With a background in psychology and human resources from North Central College, Alicia brings a people-focused approach to recruiting. Her understanding of relationship building, communication, and candidate motivation helps her create successful matches between talent and opportunity.

Alicia is known for developing strong partnerships with both candidates and hiring managers, with a focus on creating long-term placements that benefit both the individual and the organization.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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