Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Location: Savannah, GA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months (conversion to FTE possible based on performance, business needs, budget)
• Pay Rate: $50.00-$60.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 8am-5pm
• Hours/Week: 40-50 hours
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining excellence in developing, executing, and controlling assigned projects to achieve plant goals. Through expert application of engineering techniques and principles, the incumbent will conduct analyses and investigations pertaining to construction of new facilities and enhancements for existing facilities to optimize productive capability of the plant. We encourage the Project Engineer to make sound recommendations, considering such factors as cost, maintainability, facility of production, and availability of materials and equipment with emphasis on safety and optimum performance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly adaptive, and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects (modifications, improvements, new equipment) across the entire lifecycle, ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Define, design, and manage project installations, including preparing detailed design scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure justifications.
• Drive continuous improvement by providing technical analysis of current best technologies, recommending process/equipment modifications, and resolving routine operational issues.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for design, detailed engineering, coordination, commissioning, and startup activities for both project and plant engineering initiatives.
• Manage internal maintenance and external contractors during project execution and support new product/systems development.
• Provide consistent plant engineering support to Production and Maintenance, leading troubleshooting efforts and serving as the primary resource for complex problem resolution.
• Develop, implement, and maintain thorough engineering standards for project execution, equipment, design, safety, and cost control.
• Actively promote and enforce safety initiatives, policies, and best practices related to equipment operation and maintenance.

Required Skills

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of OSHA, general industry, and environmental compliance.
• Proficient in written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail; able to plan, execute, and control multiple concurrent tasks.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills, including hands-on experience with contractors and/or internal maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects.
• Preferred engineering experience with integrated design environments (e.g., OEMs or consultant engineering).

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in capital project planning, development, and execution, including conceptual/detailed design, construction/installation coordination, training, turnover, commissioning support, and sustained ownership.
• Application knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures; preferred engineering experience in transferable manufacturing, OEM, or engineering design environments with continuous production equipment/process systems.
• Advanced ability to read/interpret specifications and drawings.
• Proficiency using root cause analysis and structured methods (e.g., Kepner-Trego) for troubleshooting.
• Ability to translate technical data for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Exposure to process hazard analysis and process safety management methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering fundamentals.

Preferred Skills

• Design drafting experience with CAD, preferably Autodesk products.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) required.

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing or roofing/building products.
• Must be able to work as a multi-disciplinary project manager, supervise as a lead engineer, and provide expertise in maintenance, operations, and process management.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven background in managing all project aspects within budget, scope, and downtime constraints.
• Thorough knowledge of computer software and G Suite is essential.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

PPE Requirements

• The selected candidate will at times need to wear a hard hat, safety shoes, eye/ear protection, and other PPE.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Occasionally (up to 50 lbs.)
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Frequently
• Extreme heat - Frequently
• Humid - Frequently
• Wet - Frequently
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Frequently
• Vibration - Frequently

Important Notes

• Interview Process: 1st round - 45-minute virtual interview via Google Meet; 2nd round - on-site interview.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading manufacturer in the building materials and roofing industry, producing products for the construction sector across the United States. The organization operates large-scale production facilities, including the Savannah plant, and employs a workforce of engineers, plant operations managers, maintenance professionals, and technical specialists who support continuous manufacturing processes and capital improvement initiatives.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10873 Industry: Engineering

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