Job Title: Experienced Project Engineer Job Description Experienced Project Engineer is responsible for supporting projects with new and current customers on greenfield and brownfield projects. This role involves supporting the process from sales, design, manufacturing, to installation. Travel to project sites will be required about 25% of the time. Key responsibilities include: - Designing system layout and creating elevation view drawings using AutoCAD (25% of the time). - Working with suppliers to obtain quotes on conveyance equipment. - Assisting Project Managers with project schedules to ensure projects stay within budget and addressing any scheduling restraints. - Collaborating with Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, and Project Management teams to define system descriptions, layout operations, commissioning, and acceptance testing documents. - Supporting the sales team with layout designs. - Performing engineering calculations to ensure conveyor systems will operate and perform as expected once installed. - Integrating various equipment types into each project, including storage retrieval machines, conveyors, racks, mezzanines, specialty equipment, and floor rails. - Managing the mechanical budget and ensuring procured materials are within budget. - Leading, coaching, and mentoring junior engineers. - Acting as Project Manager on small to medium projects or on change orders for large projects. Hard Skills + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering + AutoCAD proficiency + 8+ years of Material Handling Systems Experience + Experience working on Large Projects (6 Figures/Million Dollars) Soft Skills + Strong Communication Skills + Ability to lead, coach, and mentor Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Grand Rapids, Michigan and some days remote. Work Environment Hybrid work environment with 2 days in the office mandatory and 3 days from home, unless otherwise needed for site work or notified by a supervisor to be in the office. Standard working hours are 8 AM to 5 PM. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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 The company 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.