{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"011bb3e443c64829db6b8559","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/011bb3e443c64829db6b8559","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/011bb3e443c64829db6b8559","title":"Project Development Engineer","description":"Position Summary\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nOur company specializes in:\nProcess piping\nStructural steel\nMachinery installation\nIndustrial electrical work\nIndustrial maintenance services\nMaintenance service agreements\nMechanical, piping, and structural engineering design\nProjects and services are performed across a wide range of industrial and manufacturing environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with industrial customers and key decision-makers\nIdentify and pursue new project and maintenance service opportunities\nSupport the development of proposals, estimates, and customer presentations\nCollaborate with engineering, operations, and estimating teams to develop practical customer solutions\nConduct site visits and customer meetings to evaluate project needs and maintenance opportunities\nAssist in developing and expanding long-term maintenance service agreements\nHelp customers identify improvements related to safety, reliability, maintenance, and operational efficiency\nMaintain regular communication with customers throughout project development and execution\nSupport business development initiatives and strategic growth efforts\nTrack opportunities and maintain accurate sales activity records\nRepresent the company professionally in all customer interactions\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering required\nPreferred disciplines:\nMechanical Engineering\nCivil Engineering\nElectrical Engineering\nIndustrial Engineering\n2–6 years of post-college professional experience\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills\nStrong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability\nAbility to build trust and relationships with customers\nSelf-motivated with strong organizational skills\nWillingness to travel locally and regionally to customer sites\nPreferred:\nExperience in industrial construction, maintenance, manufacturing, or engineering environments\nExposure to piping systems, structural steel, mechanical equipment, industrial electrical systems, or maintenance operations\nExperience supporting project estimating, proposals, or customer development activities\nUnderstanding of industrial project execution and maintenance environments\nIdeal Candidate Profile\nThe ideal candidate is someone who:\nHas both technical capability and strong people skills\nEnjoys building relationships and interacting with customers\nHas the personality and desire to succeed in a sales-oriented role\nIs comfortable discussing technical solutions with industrial customers\nIs proactive, driven, and customer-focused\nWorks well with both field and office teams\nWants to build a long-term career in industrial business development and project sales\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation package\nTotal compensation range: $90,000 - $115,000\nBenefits package\nCompany-sponsored health insurance plans\nOther insurance options\n401K matching (4%)\nPaid holidays and PTO\nCompany-provided vehicle and credit card\nCompany-provided laptop\nPerformance incentive opportunities\nCareer growth and advancement opportunities\nExposure to a wide variety of industrial projects and customers\nCollaborative team environment\nOpportunity to work alongside experienced construction, maintenance, and engineering professionals\nIndustries Served\nOur work supports customers in a variety of industrial settings, including:\nManufacturing\nChemical processing\nPower generation\nPulp and paper\nMetals and aluminum\nAutomotive\nFood and beverage\nIndustrial processing facilities\nHeavy industrial operations\nWork Location\nProjects and customers could be statewide (SC)\nPay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nCompany car\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nRelocation assistance\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Solution Services","rawCompany":"solution services","city":"Columbia","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T15:12:31.517Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-9031.00","title":"Sales Engineers","slug":"sales-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Development Engineer","description":"Position Summary\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nOur company specializes in:\nProcess piping\nStructural steel\nMachinery installation\nIndustrial electrical work\nIndustrial maintenance services\nMaintenance service agreements\nMechanical, piping, and structural engineering design\nProjects and services are performed across a wide range of industrial and manufacturing environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with industrial customers and key decision-makers\nIdentify and pursue new project and maintenance service opportunities\nSupport the development of proposals, estimates, and customer presentations\nCollaborate with engineering, operations, and estimating teams to develop practical customer solutions\nConduct site visits and customer meetings to evaluate project needs and maintenance opportunities\nAssist in developing and expanding long-term maintenance service agreements\nHelp customers identify improvements related to safety, reliability, maintenance, and operational efficiency\nMaintain regular communication with customers throughout project development and execution\nSupport business development initiatives and strategic growth efforts\nTrack opportunities and maintain accurate sales activity records\nRepresent the company professionally in all customer interactions\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering required\nPreferred disciplines:\nMechanical Engineering\nCivil Engineering\nElectrical Engineering\nIndustrial Engineering\n2–6 years of post-college professional experience\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills\nStrong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability\nAbility to build trust and relationships with customers\nSelf-motivated with strong organizational skills\nWillingness to travel locally and regionally to customer sites\nPreferred:\nExperience in industrial construction, maintenance, manufacturing, or engineering environments\nExposure to piping systems, structural steel, mechanical equipment, industrial electrical systems, or maintenance operations\nExperience supporting project estimating, proposals, or customer development activities\nUnderstanding of industrial project execution and maintenance environments\nIdeal Candidate Profile\nThe ideal candidate is someone who:\nHas both technical capability and strong people skills\nEnjoys building relationships and interacting with customers\nHas the personality and desire to succeed in a sales-oriented role\nIs comfortable discussing technical solutions with industrial customers\nIs proactive, driven, and customer-focused\nWorks well with both field and office teams\nWants to build a long-term career in industrial business development and project sales\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation package\nTotal compensation range: $90,000 - $115,000\nBenefits package\nCompany-sponsored health insurance plans\nOther insurance options\n401K matching (4%)\nPaid holidays and PTO\nCompany-provided vehicle and credit card\nCompany-provided laptop\nPerformance incentive opportunities\nCareer growth and advancement opportunities\nExposure to a wide variety of industrial projects and customers\nCollaborative team environment\nOpportunity to work alongside experienced construction, maintenance, and engineering professionals\nIndustries Served\nOur work supports customers in a variety of industrial settings, including:\nManufacturing\nChemical processing\nPower generation\nPulp and paper\nMetals and aluminum\nAutomotive\nFood and beverage\nIndustrial processing facilities\nHeavy industrial operations\nWork Location\nProjects and customers could be statewide (SC)\nPay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nCompany car\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nRelocation assistance\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-05T15:12:31.517Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T15:12:31.517Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Solution Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Columbia","addressRegion":"SC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"011bb3e443c64829db6b8559"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/011bb3e443c64829db6b8559"}}