Senior Project Engineer - Executive Placement Network
Savannah, GA
About the Job
Senior Project Engineer
Location: Savannah, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Compensation: $130,000–$175,000 per year
About the Role
A leading manufacturing organization in Savannah, GA, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on managing high-impact projects, contributing to a dynamic engineering group that oversees more than 100 projects annually, with plans for even larger initiatives in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, including budgets exceeding $5 million.
- Perform front-end design work and collaborate with EPC firms on larger projects.
- Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects while transitioning to focus on larger strategic projects.
- Support operations at the Savannah facility and potentially extend to additional locations.
- Collaborate with a team of 10–12 engineers, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager.
Qualifications
- Required: Engineering degree (Chemical or Mechanical preferred, others considered with relevant experience).
- 8–25 years of experience in engineering project management.
- Proven expertise in managing $5M+ projects with end-to-end accountability.
- Background in chemical processing or similar industries (e.g., food, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing).
- Experience with in-house design tools like Aspen or Pipeflo; willingness to adopt additional tools.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
Work Environment and Benefits
- Join a high-performing engineering team at a facility that also houses the company’s North American HQ.
- Travel required is less than 25%.
- Relocation expenses covered to the beautiful Savannah area, close to the beach and 2 hours from Jacksonville, FL.
- Full benefits package included.
Next Steps
If you have a proven track record in engineering project management and are ready to join a forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply today.
About Us
Executive Placement Network (EPN) is assisting our client in filling this position. EPN is a leading recruiting agency with offices in NYC's Financial District and a network of over 1,400 recruiters. We specialize in executive search and helping clients with their hiring needs.