Project Engineer

Job Description

This organization has 5 plants domestically and many more globally. They are investing heavily in their St. Louis location, with capital projects totaling $25$30 million annually over the next 35 years. This investment supports the relocation of work previously done in Mexico and includes transformation efforts such as equipment design and installation, refurbishing older equipment, utilities upgrades, OEE improvements, and SAP integration.

They are seeking project managers to oversee these initiatives, ensuring execution aligns with timelines, budgets, and design specifications. Responsibilities include interfacing with contractors and collaborating closely with design teams on layout and conceptualization. The current team of 4 project managers needs to be doubled to meet strategic goals. Much of the work will involve piping and electrical installations to support key product lines such as disinfectants, cleaning agents, and fabric care products.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for analysis, design, purchase, modification, installation, and start-up of production and facility equipment and systems.

Skills

• Mechanical, engineering, electrical, packaging, equipment, batch processing, motor controls, PLCs, industrial projects.

Top Skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical systems
• Packaging equipment
• Batch processing
• Motor controls
• PLCs
• Project management
• Industrial engineering

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical)
• 310 years of experience in high-speed packaging equipment or chemical batch processing operations in consumer products
• Proficiency in CAD, Microsoft Office, and project management software
• Knowledge of motor controls, sensors, basic electrical power distribution, and PLC capabilities
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Skills in planning, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, design/layout, and contractor supervision
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Team-oriented and committed to continuous learning

Experience Level

• Intermediate

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/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 SAINT PETERS,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences 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.

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