Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Direct-Hire

Location: Rock Hill, SC

About the Opportunity

Our organization is focused on supporting growth within the power distribution market through the development and expansion of manufacturing operations across multiple U.S. facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative engineering solutions, contribute to system and process improvements, and support a rapidly growing business.

Job Functions

We are seeking a driven, curious Engineer to join our Innovation team. This role will support the testing, development, and improvement of engineering tools, systems, and processes, with an emphasis on applying engineering fundamentals, problem solving, and technology to improve how work is performed. A primary focus of this role will be ensuring engineering software and system changes are thoroughly tested and validated before being released for production use.

This person will work with CAD and 3D modeling tools, PLM/PDM, and interconnected business applications to understand workflows, evaluate changes, troubleshoot problems, and develop practical solutions. Responsibilities will include applying engineering and mathematical reasoning to test and validate calculations, models, data, and system outputs. As the organization continues to grow, this role will have the opportunity to develop alongside evolving systems, projects, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support engineering, detailing, manufacturing, and business-system workflows
• Work with CAD/3D modeling, PLM, and other engineering applications
• Apply engineering and mathematical reasoning to test and validate calculations, models, data, and software outputs
• Investigate technical problems, identify root causes, and help develop practical solutions
• Understand and evaluate how engineering information flows between systems
• Develop, document, and execute test plans and test cases for new tools, system changes, and enhancements
• Work with engineers, software developers, and end users to understand requirements, identify issues, build, and validate solutions
• Support engineering software releases, user training, and technical documentation
• Ability to travel for training, vendor visits, and visits to other company facilities

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with CAD and 3D modeling software
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to take ownership of new challenges
• Demonstrated ability to learn and navigate new software and technical systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to approach problems methodically
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous engineering, manufacturing, technology, or software internship/co-op experience
• Experience with or exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems
• Experience with or exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or another ERP system
• Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, detailing, or production workflows
• Experience with software testing, validation, quality processes, or data analysis
• Experience using programming or scripting to solve engineering problems, analyze data, automate tasks, or interact with technical systems
• EIT/FE completion or plans to complete

What Makes Someone Successful on Our Team

• Safety: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to uphold safe work practices and develop solutions that reduce risk and support safe operations.

• Problem Solving: Identifying problems, gathering and reviewing relevant information, and weighing options to develop practical solutions that create measurable business value.

• Accountability: Taking ownership of work, following through on commitments, and holding self and others accountable for delivering results.

• Communication Skills: Listening to understand information and communicating clearly with technical and non-technical partners to build alignment and drive progress.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively across functions to build strong relationships, share knowledge, and achieve common goals.

• Judgment/Decision Making: Evaluating risks, benefits, and tradeoffs to make informed decisions in ambiguous situations and support long-term success.

• Technical Excellence: Applying sound engineering principles and continuously developing technical knowledge to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

• Initiative and Ownership: Proactively identifying opportunities, taking responsibility, and driving projects forward with minimal oversight.