Who You’ll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as an Entry-Level Project Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Packaging Systems Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
- Assume responsibility for all aspects of project execution including line layout engineering, mechanical design, vendor/contractor management, estimation, justification, equipment procurement, schedule management, project finances, budgeting, site management, integration, implementation, acquisition, installation, start-up, and troubleshooting, in compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations
- Conduct yourself with integrity in pursuit of individual and business goals
- Become a passionate and successful business family member
- Develop equipment design and specifications, design equipment support systems, and handle bid analyses
- Lead communications with vendors (OEMs) and contractors to implement innovative automation solutions
- Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives using industry standard tools and procedures (change control, ROIs)
- Evaluate existing packaging operations and drive projects in order to provide immediate ROI and improve productivity
- Identify and specify required tooling and/or packaging equipment within designated timelines
- Maintain and grow solid client relationships
- Convert information into project documentation and manage integration of packaging automation lines Lead project teams
- Procure equipment and develop material handlings methods
- Manage vendors and contractors
- Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
What You’ll Bring
- The ability to successfully organize and execute multiple project responsibilities
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with management, clients, and vendors
- Strong analytical skills and a basic understanding of project management fundamentals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD
- Co-op or project experience with packaging lines, automation, or manufacturing applications (preferred)
- Co-op or project experience in the food, dairy, high speed beverage/brewery, pharmaceutical, or consumer products environments (preferred)
- A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
- A bachelor of science in mechanical or chemical engineering, or a related technical degree
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Entry- Level Project Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you’re on the path to becoming an Entry- Level Project Engineer but you’re not quite there yet? We’d love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.
