Project Development Engineer

Location: Canton, Ohio Reports To: CEO / Advanced Stabilization BU About Midwest Industrial Supply Midwest Industrial Supply is a privately held, founder‑led industrial innovation company with 50 years of experience serving mining, industrial, and unpaved infrastructure markets across North America. The company is widely recognized for its technical leadership in dust control, soil stabilization, and unpaved infrastructure performance solutions—delivering environmentally responsible outcomes in demanding operating environments. With a strong‑retained customer base and deep technical credibility, Midwest is entering its next phase of growth, focused on expanding new‑business revenue while preserving the trust and performance standards that define the brand. As a market leader in dust control, soil stabilization, and engineered surface solutions for critical infrastructure environments, the company is launching two high‑growth venture businesses: These ventures represent strategic growth pillars for the company, requiring disciplined commercialization, technical execution, and evidence generation to advance through defined new venture stage gates to successful inclusion for future long‑term strategic growth. Midwest has retained The OReilly Group to identify a uniquely capable technical‑commercial builder—someone who can operate in ambiguity, integrate engineering with field execution, and create repeatable, referenceable success. Midwest’s Stabilization Business for Remote Roads and Runways Highlights dominant player in the market with over 500 successful completions in the market since 2001, first to offer an alternative paving option to nothing in areas with unstable surface active in every Canadian province, working with government entities in all of them, including Transport Canada, the national regulating body Completed runways in Canada and Alaska plus remote roads in Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Nevado, Ohio, Utah and many more Proprietary products include EnviroKleen, EK35, and Secure35, among others, all have patent protection Proprietary construction practices: Recently the Alternative Hard Surface Runway Project under Secure 35 has US and Canadian patents on the construction process Over 40 other active patents related to stabilization The Project Development Engineer – Advanced Stabilization Solutions is accountable for leveraging the success of the company and executing high‑value road and runway stabilization projects that showcase the company’s distinctive and innovative developments in this field. Working with the company’s innovation leaders, this role is the next stage in translating breakthrough developments into practical, scalable solutions that deliver real‑world impact. This is not a traditional sales role. It is a venture execution role working with company’s innovation leaders that must generate proof of: Repeatability Margin improvement Scalable business potential The role integrates commercial development, technical execution, customer management, and structured learning capture. Success is measured not by volume, but by quality of opportunities, execution excellence, and evidence creation that advances the ventures toward scale. This role requires end‑to‑end ownership of multiple projects, integration of sales and execution, and disciplined problem‑solving within a defined system. Key decision making that ensures efficiency and effectiveness within the organization is crucial for this role. Activities are prioritized with actionable plans with clear milestones and performance metrics Key Responsibilities Opportunity Development & Market Creation Identify and pursue only ICPs (ideal customer profile) ‑ aligned opportunities in roads and runways Engage engineers, owners, contractors, and Tier‑1 EPCs Disqualify aggressively to protect margin and repeatability Build early demand signals that validate market fit Solution Selling & Commercial Conversion Sell engineered outcomes, not products Position solutions as alternatives to traditional practices delivering required performance Quantify lifecycle value, performance, and cost‑to‑operate advantages Convert opportunities into high‑quality, referenceable projects Project Execution Ownership Own delivery from sale → execution → performance validation Ensure strict adherence to Midwest engineering and field standards Coordinate internal teams, contractors, inspectors, and owners Validate performance and ensure projects meet spec Technical–Commercial Integration Translate engineering requirements into field‑ready execution plans Align customer expectations with technical realities Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities Feed structured learning back into engineering and venture leadership Building Repeatable Success Convert executed projects into case studies, playbooks, and reference models Build a portfolio of repeatable customer and project types Generate the evidence required for stage‑gate advancement Experience & Background 5–10 years in civil construction, soil stabilization, engineered systems, or technical‑commercial roles Proven ability to manage projects end‑to‑end Strong field execution understanding (equipment, soils, QC/QA, safety) Experience with DOTs, airports, EPCs, or large infrastructure owners preferred A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field is preferred. Functional and Leadership Characteristics Integrates sales + technical + operational responsibilities High accountability and ownership Systems thinker with disciplined learning capture Comfortable with ambiguity and venture‑stage pace Why Join Midwest A rare opportunity to shape the future of a technically respected and innovated solution within market‑leading company. The chance to leverage a history of success in the surface stability market. A culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and delivering real‑world results. Midwest offers a competitive executive compensation package and comprehensive benefits designed to support professional and personal well‑being. Equal Employment Policy Midwest Industrial Supply’s hiring and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr