Actalent
Job Title
Project Engineer
Job Description The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, executing, and ensuring schedule performance of engineering projects. This role involves managing major projects, directing the work of others, and instructing those managing smaller projects.
Responsibilities
Manage projects of varying sizes from receipt of order through design, procurement, fabrication testing, shipment, installation, and start-up.
Communicate with customers to design equipment and execute projects while considering customer needs, production capabilities, and budgets.
Perform liaison work with other departments and outside vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare drawings and 3D models of various parts or products, incorporating a detailed understanding of manufacturing processes into designs.
Assist in translating designs into structured requirements within the company MRP system (JD Edwards).
Develop new products and translate them into design parameters for the manufacturing process.
Support and engage in generating quotes for parts, service, and capital equipment by identifying requirements and providing summaries of costs and lead time.
Evaluate technical bid packages, generate technical responses, accumulate documentation, gather cost information, and finalize formal packages.
Accept requests from customers to troubleshoot technical issues with products and develop solutions efficiently and professionally.
Continuously build understanding of products and industries and convert those into standards, training, and sales support literature.
Essential Skills
Engineering, project engineering, manufacturing process, and project management expertise.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and mechanical engineering.
Direct experience working with customers, fabrication, estimation, and routing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably Mechanical); Associate’s degree with significant experience acceptable.
4 to 12 years of broad engineering experience, including product design, manufacturing methodology, tooling, and laboratory experience.
Strong math skills (plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions); knowledge of algebra and calculus a plus.
Ability to apply statistical methods such as frequency distributions, reliability, normal curves, ANOVA, correlation, chi‑square, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Reasoning ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring general knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and insurable under the company’s motor vehicle insurance policy.
Work Environment The role is based on‑site in an office within a fabrication/machine shop environment. The shop operates Monday through Thursday with 10‑hour shifts, offering some flexibility on the engineering side.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire, Portland, OR
Pay and Benefits Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 per hour
Benefits include:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Fully onsite in Portland, OR.
Application Deadline Anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Equal Opportunity Employer Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation Request If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as a modification or adjustment of the job application process or interview due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Job Description The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, executing, and ensuring schedule performance of engineering projects. This role involves managing major projects, directing the work of others, and instructing those managing smaller projects.
Responsibilities
Manage projects of varying sizes from receipt of order through design, procurement, fabrication testing, shipment, installation, and start-up.
Communicate with customers to design equipment and execute projects while considering customer needs, production capabilities, and budgets.
Perform liaison work with other departments and outside vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare drawings and 3D models of various parts or products, incorporating a detailed understanding of manufacturing processes into designs.
Assist in translating designs into structured requirements within the company MRP system (JD Edwards).
Develop new products and translate them into design parameters for the manufacturing process.
Support and engage in generating quotes for parts, service, and capital equipment by identifying requirements and providing summaries of costs and lead time.
Evaluate technical bid packages, generate technical responses, accumulate documentation, gather cost information, and finalize formal packages.
Accept requests from customers to troubleshoot technical issues with products and develop solutions efficiently and professionally.
Continuously build understanding of products and industries and convert those into standards, training, and sales support literature.
Essential Skills
Engineering, project engineering, manufacturing process, and project management expertise.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and mechanical engineering.
Direct experience working with customers, fabrication, estimation, and routing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably Mechanical); Associate’s degree with significant experience acceptable.
4 to 12 years of broad engineering experience, including product design, manufacturing methodology, tooling, and laboratory experience.
Strong math skills (plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions); knowledge of algebra and calculus a plus.
Ability to apply statistical methods such as frequency distributions, reliability, normal curves, ANOVA, correlation, chi‑square, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Reasoning ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring general knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and insurable under the company’s motor vehicle insurance policy.
Work Environment The role is based on‑site in an office within a fabrication/machine shop environment. The shop operates Monday through Thursday with 10‑hour shifts, offering some flexibility on the engineering side.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire, Portland, OR
Pay and Benefits Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 per hour
Benefits include:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Fully onsite in Portland, OR.
Application Deadline Anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Equal Opportunity Employer Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation Request If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as a modification or adjustment of the job application process or interview due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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