Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join a specialized engineering team supporting the development and delivery of advanced simulation and training systems within a highly regulated industry.
Summary:
The Project Engineer will support the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects while contributing to the development, analysis, and maintenance of complex system simulation models. This role requires a strong foundation in mechanical or electrical engineering, experience with engineering systems analysis, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven technical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering and simulation projects
- Develop, analyze, test, and maintain simulation models for mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems
- Apply engineering principles such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and electrical theory to evaluate system behavior
- Assist with project schedules, documentation, progress tracking, and deliverables
- Follow quality assurance and validation processes to ensure technical accuracy and reliability
- Troubleshoot modeling and technical issues and develop practical solutions
- Collaborate with engineers, software developers, and technical stakeholders to integrate models into larger simulation platforms
- Participate in technical reviews, system testing, customer discussions, and implementation activities
- Communicate project progress, risks, and technical issues to key stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
- 3-5 years of engineering experience in a technical or project-based environment
- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid systems, heat transfer, or electrical systems
- Experience with mathematical modeling, numerical methods, system modeling, or simulation tools
- Programming knowledge in C++, Python, FORTRAN, or a similar language
- Experience with testing, model validation, QA, or engineering verification
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination skills
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams
- Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related activities
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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