Senior Industrial Operations Engineer

*Senior Operations Engineer* *D-Riven Engineered Solutions* Starting at *$101,000* ✈ *75% Travel Nationwide* *Company-Paid Travel + $70 Daily Per Diem* Full-Time *Lead Complex Industrial Projects Across the Country* D-Riven Engineered Solutions is seeking a driven and experienced *Senior Operations Engineer* to join our Industrial Engineering team. This is a high-impact leadership role for an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading multidisciplinary teams, and working directly with customers to deliver successful project outcomes. As the technical lead on assigned projects, you'll oversee planning, execution, installation, and commissioning activities while collaborating with customers, vendors, engineers, and field teams. If you're looking for a role that combines engineering expertise, project leadership, and hands-on problem-solving, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a rapidly expanding organization. *Why Join D-Riven?* *Travel Benefits* ✅ Company-paid hotels, flights, and rental vehicles ✅ $70 daily per diem ✅ Mileage reimbursement at $0.76 per mile for approved business travel ✅ Travel planning and logistics coordinated by the company ✅ Opportunity to work on diverse industrial projects nationwide *Compensation & Benefits* ✅ Competitive salary starting at $101,000 ✅ 120 hours of PTO annually ✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance ✅ Company-paid Life Insurance ✅ 401(k) with company match ✅ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ✅ Benefits effective the first day of the month following hire ✅ Career advancement opportunities within a growing engineering organization *What You'll Do* As a *Senior Operations Engineer,* you'll serve as the technical leader for assigned industrial projects and ensure successful execution from planning through completion. *Key Responsibilities* * Lead technically complex industrial engineering projects * Coordinate project scope development, estimating, planning, and execution activities * Support Project Engineers and Program Managers in developing schedules, timelines, and resource plans * Review engineering drawings, schematics, utility requirements, and construction documents * Lead engineering design reviews with customers, vendors, and project stakeholders * Interface with municipalities, inspectors, contractors, and vendors * Develop workforce and resource plans to support project execution * Direct multidisciplinary teams including: * Electrical * Mechanical * HVAC * Plumbing * Rigging * Concrete and Masonry * Provide leadership to electricians, controls technicians, plumbers, and pipefitters * Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, QA/QC requirements, and customer specifications * Review technical reports and project documentation * Mentor Project Engineers and Team Leads * Communicate project progress, risks, and updates directly with customers * Drive project quality, performance, and customer satisfaction *What We're Looking For* *Required Qualifications* * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field * 3+ years of experience as an Operations Engineer, Project Engineer, Technical Manager, Maintenance Manager, or similar role in an industrial environment * Strong project leadership and team management experience * Experience working with multidisciplinary industrial projects * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical standards * Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project * Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills * Ability to travel 70-80% nationwide for extended assignments *Preferred Qualifications* * Electrical or Mechanical Trade Certifications * Business Management or Organizational Leadership training * Experience leading industrial installation, expansion, relocation, or modernization projects Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $101,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Are you eligible to work in the US without sponsorship? * What are your compensation requirements? * Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mech. Engineering, Mech. Engineering Tech., Industrial Engineering or similar? * Do you own and maintain a vehicle that is reliable and suited for interstate travel? * working knowledge of AutoCAD/SolidWorks design software as well as mastery of interpretation of engineering drawings, schematics and standards? * 3+ years proven field experience as Operations Engineer, Tech. Manager, Maintenance Manager, Project Engineer or equivalent in industrial environment? * Are you willing to travel extensively (70-80%) and work on site for extended periods (2-4 weeks straight) as workload demands? Work Location: On the road