Associate Project Engineer Jobs in Hinesville, GA

• Location: Savannah, GA 31418 | On-Site

• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | 40-50 Hours per Week

• Pay Rate: $50.00-$60.00 per Hour

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Project Engineer III to support a leading manufacturing facility in Savannah, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven engineering professional to lead high-impact capital projects that directly influence plant performance, operational efficiency, safety, and long-term growth.

In this role, you'll oversee projects from concept through completion, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and serve as a key technical resource in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and delivering measurable results, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

As a Project Engineer III, you will:

• Lead and execute capital projects including facility modifications, process improvements, and new equipment installations.

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Develop detailed engineering scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure justifications.

• Coordinate project activities with production, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and engineering teams.

• Provide technical leadership for design, engineering, commissioning, startup, and system optimization activities.

• Analyze equipment and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Troubleshoot complex operational and maintenance issues while driving sustainable solutions.

• Support new product and system development initiatives.

• Establish and maintain engineering standards related to project execution, equipment reliability, safety, and cost control.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and corporate safety standards.

• Promote a strong safety culture and support best practices across plant operations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Proven experience managing capital projects from planning through implementation.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance scope, budget, schedule, and operational constraints.

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering initiatives and coordinating internal and external resources.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and plant operations.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency with computer applications and Google Workspace (G Suite).

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Manufacturing experience within building products, roofing, industrial production, or similar environments.

• CAD design and drafting experience, preferably with Autodesk products.

• Experience working in OEM, consulting engineering, or integrated design environments.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies such as Kepner-Tregoe.

• Exposure to Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.

• Experience supporting continuous production equipment and process systems.

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with opportunities where they can make a real impact. This position offers:

• Competitive compensation

• Opportunity to lead visible, high-value engineering projects

• Exposure to complex manufacturing operations and advanced engineering challenges

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Potential for long-term career growth, including possible conversion to a full-time employee based on performance and business needs

• The chance to influence plant performance, reliability, safety, and operational excellence

If you're a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys leading projects, driving improvements, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

Take the next step in your engineering career and help shape the future of a high-performing manufacturing operation. Submit your application today and discover how your expertise can make a lasting impact as a Project Engineer III in Savannah, Georgia.

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Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.

Today, we continue to deliver exceptional services as a proud member of The Adecco Group (TAG) family, a leading global workforce solutions provider. What does this mean for you? We are united by a powerful mission: making the future work for everyone. We offer our local experience paired with global resources, bringing significant advantages to all our areas of expertise. From end-to-end digital recruitment to priority redeployment and beyond, we are committed to building a better world of work for all.