Project Engineer

Actalent • Somerville, NJ • 8h ago

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer with over 7 years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing project objectives, determining project responsibilities and specifications, and maintaining project schedules and product performance. This role requires a professional and presentable individual who will be involved in the entire process from client requests to shipping, working closely with internal teams such as sales, procurement, and shipping.

Responsibilities

Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.

Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and reviewing bids from contractors.

Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards, completing technical studies, and preparing cost estimates.

Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests.

Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.

Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes, and recommending actions.

Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommending actions.

Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.

Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results in a timely manner.

Support company manufacturing activities by generating definitions for parts, BOMs, and routings in the ERP system.

Provide engineering support to both the customer and the production team.

Create shop drawings and router layouts.

Ensure work order instructions and supplementary documentation are available to and understood by fabrication personnel.

Essential Skills

Experience with SolidWorks

Proficiency in CNC routing

Strong design and project management skills

Professional Engineer certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in mechanical engineering

Drafting skills

Experience in engineering and plumbing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerville, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - 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 the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerville,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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