Lead Project Engineer - Sc, Greenville

Job Description Job Description CLIENT HIGHLIGHT The client you'll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power.
Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them.
This is a chance to be part of a company that's driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
LOCATION 3 openings – Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC ******* openings – Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY ***** COMPENSATION $50 – $56 per hour SCHEDULE Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite per week
40 hours per week
CONTRACT TERM May 4, **** – May 3, ****
12-month contract with strong potential for extension POSITION OVERVIEW The Lead Project Engineer provides technical project management and engineering leadership for assigned projects, acting as the primary technical liaison between customers, engineering teams, and EPC partners.
This role is responsible for coordinating engineering activities, resolving technical issues, and ensuring project execution aligns with contract, schedule, and budget requirements.
This is a highly cross-functional role supporting complex energy projects, requiring strong technical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer inquiries, change requests, and communications
Coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and project management teams
Lead Customer Kick-Off Meetings (CKOMs) and Design Liaison Meetings (DLMs)
Review contract documentation and communicate requirements to engineering teams
Evaluate schedule and financial impacts of scope changes and support change management processes
Manage the engineering budget and provide Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates
Support resolution of cross-functional technical issues and design challenges
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned across projects
Mitigate schedule risks and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables
Provide technical support to manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and field teams
Present project updates, risks, and action plans to leadership
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Engineering OR high school diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant experience
Minimum 2+ years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, or Field Engineering
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Willingness to travel approximately *****%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Customer-facing experience
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools (GTCC)
Knowledge of plant system design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, or testing
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Continuous improvement mindset