About this role
Job Title: Project Engineer 1
Location: Detroit, MI 48226-1203
Contract: 12 month
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days onsite
Pay: $48-52 Per hour DOE
The Project Engineer will support the planning, design, procurement, and execution of capital projects for power generation and heavy industrial facilities. This role is responsible for coordinating engineering, construction, and stakeholder activities to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
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Support project initiation, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of capital projects.
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Coordinate engineering design, procurement activities, construction specifications, and contractor bid processes.
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Work with stakeholders to evaluate project alternatives, develop cost estimates, and determine project feasibility and return on investment.
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Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
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Prepare project reports, presentations, and status updates for management.
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Provide technical support during engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout phases.
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Ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
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Project Types
Projects may include:
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Major maintenance projects involving boilers, turbines, environmental systems, electrical switchgear, controls, ductwork, and fans.
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Infrastructure upgrades and replacements involving water treatment systems, piping, compressors, roadways, conveyors, seawalls, and facility improvements.
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Regulatory compliance projects related to emissions, environmental systems, security infrastructure, and safety improvements.
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Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering (all disciplines considered).
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3-7 years of experience in a project engineering, construction management, or project management environment.
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Experience supporting capital projects valued at $500K or greater.
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Knowledge of project management and/or construction management principles.
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Experience working in a project-driven environment.
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Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Preferred Industry Experience
Experience in one or more of the following industries:
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Power Generation
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Utilities (Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage)
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Oil & Gas
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Gas Storage and Pipelines
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Municipal Utilities
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Wastewater Treatment
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Heavy Industrial Manufacturing
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Chemical Processing
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Industrial Facilities Maintenance
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Industrial or Commercial Construction
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Major Infrastructure Projects (Roads, Bridges, Waterways)
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Preferred Qualifications
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Professional Engineer (PE) License (Michigan preferred)
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PMP or CAPM Certification
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EEO Statement
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The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process, and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org, or .jobs.
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.