Project Engineer III
Lead High-Impact Capital Projects in Manufacturing
Location: Savannah, GA (On-Site)
Pay: $60.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | 40-50 Hours/Week
Own Projects That Drive Plant Performance
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead capital projects for a large-scale manufacturing operation in Savannah, GA. This is an opportunity to take ownership of facility upgrades, equipment installations, process improvements, and operational excellence initiatives that directly impact productivity, safety, reliability, and long-term growth.
If you enjoy taking projects from concept through startup, partnering with cross-functional teams, and solving complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role offers the visibility, responsibility, and impact you're looking for.
What You'll Do
As the Project Engineer, you will serve as a key technical leader responsible for the successful execution of capital and plant engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead capital projects from concept, design, and budgeting through installation, commissioning, startup, and final turnover
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contractors, and technical deliverables to ensure successful project execution
- Develop engineering scopes, cost estimates, capital expenditure requests, and project justifications
- Coordinate activities across Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Production, Contractors, and Vendors
- Provide technical leadership during equipment installations, facility modifications, and process improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reliability, safety, and overall plant performance
- Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques
- Support new product introductions, equipment upgrades, and system improvements
- Establish and maintain engineering standards related to project execution, equipment reliability, safety, and cost control
- Promote OSHA compliance and champion a strong safety culture throughout the facility
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting
- Own highly visible capital projects that directly impact plant operations
- Influence equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and manufacturing growth initiatives
- Work closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams
- Gain exposure to commissioning, startup, continuous improvement, and reliability engineering
- Join a collaborative engineering environment where your expertise drives measurable results
- Potential for long-term career growth and future direct-hire opportunities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
- 5+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing, industrial, production, or process environments
- Proven experience managing capital projects from planning through implementation
- Experience balancing project scope, budget, schedule, downtime, and operational requirements
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and plant operations
- Ability to lead cross-functional and multi-disciplinary project teams
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and documentation
- Proficiency with computer applications and Google Workspace
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within manufacturing, building products, roofing, industrial production, chemical processing, or similar industries
- CAD drafting and design experience, preferably with Autodesk products
- Experience supporting continuous production equipment and manufacturing systems
- OEM, consulting engineering, or integrated design environment experience
- Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis methodologies, including Kepner-Tregoe
- Exposure to Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Process Safety Management (PSM)
Work Environment
This position is based within an active manufacturing facility and requires regular interaction with production and maintenance operations.
Candidates may occasionally be required to:
- Wear PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear
- Navigate manufacturing and industrial environments
- Work around equipment, noise, vibration, temperature variations, and operating machinery
- Lift or move materials up to 50 lbs. when necessary
Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities where they can make a meaningful impact. In this role, you'll lead critical manufacturing projects, solve complex challenges, and help drive the future success of a high-performing operation.
If you're a hands-on engineer who thrives on delivering results, leading projects, and improving manufacturing operations, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your engineering expertise to projects that matter.
Pay Details: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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