About Careertakes

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Overview

This Project Engineer role is with a Confidential Client in the Engineering industry. The position is based in Oakwood, OH with on-site work at a client site and schedule flexibility for remote work. This is a full-time role for an early-career to experienced engineer who will lead technical delivery for small-to-medium projects (typ. up to ~$500K) while working closely with program managers and multidisciplinary teams.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide technical leadership for assigned projects, ensuring scope, schedule and budget alignment with program and customer requirements.
• Define, generate, and review project requirements and technical documentation.
• Perform technical studies to refine project requirements and recommend solutions.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate necessary reviews and approvals with resource managers and supervisors.
• Support project phase-down activities and document lessons learned to improve future projects.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to solve routine and some complex problems using standard procedures.
• Communicate effectively across disciplines to achieve project objectives.

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Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for small/medium projects within program guidelines.
• Prepare and review requirements, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Track project cost, schedule, and scope; escalate issues appropriately.
• Coordinate internal resources and external stakeholders to obtain approvals and complete work.
• Analyze project performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work independently on defined tasks and escalate when guidance is required.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical preferred).
• 1–5 years of project engineering experience; experience with small project cost control preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Strong business and analytical acumen.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures and apply engineering concepts.
• Authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification will be required.

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Physical & Site Requirements

• Work performed at an active client site; role may require exposure to ambient temperature extremes.
• Extensive walking around construction sites, climbing ladders/scaffolding, working on elevated platforms and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to enter/egress project areas and use standard issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as harness, life vest, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed boots.
• Day-to-day office activities (sitting/standing for extended periods, meetings, repetitive keyboard/mouse use).

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Location: Oakwood, OH (on-site at client site with flexible remote opportunities)

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Compensation

• Estimated annual pay (from source): $88,419 per year — listed as an estimate. Actual pay will be determined by Confidential Client based on experience and other factors. (No salary fabrication has been made.)

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Benefits

Confidential Client may offer a competitive benefits package including some or all of the following: 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and professional training and development opportunities. Specific benefit offerings will be provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Notes on Compliance & Safety

• This posting follows applicable US federal and state employment laws. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Confidential Client will complete standard employment verification.
• Site-specific safety training and PPE compliance are required. Candidates will be expected to follow Confidential Client safety policies.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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