Lead Project Engineer

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT The client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy. LOCATION 3 openings – Greenville, South Carolina Greenville, SC 29615 3 openings – Schenectady, New York Schenectady, NY 12306 COMPENSATION $50 – $56 per hour SCHEDULE Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite per week 40 hours per week CONTRACT TERM May 4, 2026 – May 3, 2027 12-month contract with strong potential for extension POSITION OVERVIEW The Lead Project Engineer provides technical project management and engineering leadership for assigned projects, acting as the primary technical liaison between customers, engineering teams, and EPC partners. This role is responsible for coordinating engineering activities, resolving technical issues, and ensuring project execution aligns with contract, schedule, and budget requirements. This is a highly cross-functional role supporting complex energy projects, requiring strong technical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer inquiries, change requests, and communications Coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and project management teams Lead Customer Kick-Off Meetings (CKOMs) and Design Liaison Meetings (DLMs) Review contract documentation and communicate requirements to engineering teams Evaluate schedule and financial impacts of scope changes and support change management processes Manage the engineering budget and provide Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates Support resolution of cross-functional technical issues and design challenges Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned across projects Mitigate schedule risks and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables Provide technical support to manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and field teams Present project updates, risks, and action plans to leadership REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering OR high school diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant experience Minimum 2+ years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, or Field Engineering Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Customer-facing experience Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools (GTCC) Knowledge of plant system design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, or testing Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Continuous improvement mindset