Regional Project Engineer - Lake Charles, LA
Austin Allen Inc · Lake Charles, LA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$175k/yrFull-time
Location: Lake Charles, LA | Type: Direct Hire | Posted: Sep 25, 2026
About the role
Regional Mechanical Project Engineer – Industrial Manufacturing. Salary up to $175,000 + Bonus + Benefits & Paid Relocation to Louisiana. This Regional Project Engineer has minimal travel with about 20%. They are seeking a Mechanical Plant / Project engineer whose primary function will be to organize large projects and take the lead role of the project's design, procurement, and major upgrade activities. You will provide engineering support to different manufacturing plants.
Responsibilities
- Organize large projects
- Take the lead role in project design, procurement, and major upgrade activities
- Provide engineering support to different manufacturing plants
- Minimal travel (~20%)
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree, Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in heavy industrial plant project engineering (Forestry Industry preferred)
- Must have led multi‑million‑dollar projects from cradle to completion
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel as well as outside vendors and suppliers
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and AutoCAD
- Experience with SKM Power Tools Software a plus
- PE Certification a plus
Benefits
Benefits & Paid Relocation to Louisiana
Pay
Salary up to $175,000 per year + Bonus