Project Engineer III

About the role

We are looking for a Project Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining excellence in developing, executing and controlling assigned projects to achieve plant goals. Through expert application of engineering techniques and principles, the incumbent will conduct analyses and investigations pertaining to enhancements for existing facilities to optimize productive capability of the plant. We encourage the Project Engineer to make sound recommendations, considering such factors as cost, maintainability, facility of production and availability of materials and equipment with emphasis on safety and optimum performance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly adaptive and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments.

Duration: 4 months, extension possible. Location: Ennis, TX. Onsite: 100%. Hours/Week: 40 per week. The role requires wearing hard hat, safety shoes, eye/ear protection and other PPE. No Corp‑to‑Corp or third‑party agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects (modifications, improvements, new equipment) across the entire lifecycle, ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Define, design, and manage project installations, including preparing detailed design scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure justifications.
• Drive continuous improvement by providing technical analysis of current best technologies, recommending process/equipment modifications, and resolving routine operational issues.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for design, detailed engineering, coordination, commissioning, and startup activities for both project and plant engineering initiatives.
• Manage internal maintenance and external contractors during project execution and support new product/systems development.
• Provide consistent plant engineering support to Production and Maintenance, leading troubleshooting efforts and serving as the primary resource for complex problem resolution.
• Develop, implement, and maintain thorough engineering standards for project execution, equipment, design, safety, and cost control.
• Actively promote and enforce safety initiatives, policies, and best practices related to equipment operation and maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience, preferably in manufacturing or roofing/building products.
• Must be able to work as a multi‑disciplinary project manager, supervise as a lead engineer, and provide expertise in maintenance, operations, and process management.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven background in managing all project aspects within budget, scope, and downtime constraints.
• Thorough knowledge of computer software and G Suite is essential.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) required.
• Preferred: Design drafting