Project Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Project Development Engineer to join our growing industrial construction and maintenance team. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys working with people, solving customer problems, and developing long-term client relationships within industrial markets.

The Project Development Engineer will work closely with industrial customers to identify project opportunities, develop solutions, support estimating and proposal efforts, and help grow both project-based and recurring maintenance business. This individual will serve as a key link between customers, operations, engineering, and project execution teams. This person will develop initial project plans, then efficiently and effectively turn over the project to operations.

Our company specializes in:

• Process piping
• Structural steel
• Machinery installation
• Industrial electrical work
• Industrial maintenance services
• Maintenance service agreements
• Mechanical, piping, and structural engineering design

Projects and services are performed across a wide range of industrial and manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industrial customers and key decision-makers
• Identify and pursue new project and maintenance service opportunities
• Support the development of proposals, estimates, and customer presentations
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and estimating teams to develop practical customer solutions
• Conduct site visits and customer meetings to evaluate project needs and maintenance opportunities
• Assist in developing and expanding long-term maintenance service agreements
• Help customers identify improvements related to safety, reliability, maintenance, and operational efficiency
• Maintain regular communication with customers throughout project development and execution
• Support business development initiatives and strategic growth efforts
• Track opportunities and maintain accurate sales activity records
• Represent the company professionally in all customer interactions

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
• Preferred disciplines:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• 2–6 years of post-college professional experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Ability to build trust and relationships with customers
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally to customer sites

Preferred:

• Experience in industrial construction, maintenance, manufacturing, or engineering environments
• Exposure to piping systems, structural steel, mechanical equipment, industrial electrical systems, or maintenance operations
• Experience supporting project estimating, proposals, or customer development activities
• Understanding of industrial project execution and maintenance environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has both technical capability and strong people skills
• Enjoys building relationships and interacting with customers
• Has the personality and desire to succeed in a sales-oriented role
• Is comfortable discussing technical solutions with industrial customers
• Is proactive, driven, and customer-focused
• Works well with both field and office teams
• Wants to build a long-term career in industrial business development and project sales

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Total compensation range: $90,000 - $115,000
• Benefits package
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans
• Other insurance options
• 401K matching (4%)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Company-provided vehicle and credit card
• Company-provided laptop
• Performance incentive opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of industrial projects and customers
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced construction, maintenance, and engineering professionals

Industries Served

Our work supports customers in a variety of industrial settings, including:

• Manufacturing
• Chemical processing
• Power generation
• Pulp and paper
• Metals and aluminum
• Automotive
• Food and beverage
• Industrial processing facilities
• Heavy industrial operations

Work Location

Centered in the Upstate of SC, but projects and customers could be statewide

Solution Services is a construction company with a reputation for developing better people and solutions in the industrial field. We have multiple branches of work in the mechanical, pipe work and electrical sectors. Our team is continuing to grow as we expand our work throughout the state of South Carolina. We have been in business for 27 years and are seeking individuals who want to join our team. We implement safe work practices on all job sites in addition to producing quality work.

Company Description

Solution Services is a construction company with a reputation for developing better people and solutions in the industrial field. We have multiple branches of work in the mechanical, pipe work and electrical sectors. Our team is continuing to grow as we expand our work throughout the state of South Carolina. We have been in business for 27 years and are seeking individuals who want to join our team. We implement safe work practices on all job sites in addition to producing quality work.