Job Description
Project Engineer - AutoCAD, Capital Projects
Schedule: Full-time | Location: Horseheads, NY — Onsite Only | Pay: $40 per hour | Duration: 8 month contract
Position Summary
The Temporary Project Engineer will support the execution of capital projects at the Horseheads plant. This role will work closely with plant leadership and engineering teams to assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of infrastructure‑related projects. The position is intended to provide additional engineering support during a defined period of increased project activity.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of capital projects, including scope development, layout reviews, and implementation activities.
- Develop, review, and update drawings using AutoCAD to support project planning and execution.
- Assist with coordination across disciplines related to plant infrastructure systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP).
- Participate in site walks, equipment layouts, and installation planning.
- Support documentation, tracking, and reporting of capital project progress.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, contractors, and engineering resources to ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Horseheads, NY |
| Job Type | Contractor, Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $40 Per Hour |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | North Andover, MA, US |
| Website | http://www.americancontractgroup.com/ |
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting capital projects in a manufacturing or plant environment.
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards and project execution practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Working knowledge of plant infrastructure systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
About Company
American Contract Group is a staffing firm that specializes in offering contract, and contract-to-hire, and full-time staffing solutions for various companies throughout the United States of America.
Our executive management team has over 35 years of industry experience, which provides the expertise to compete in today's business environment. We have incorporated our philosophy of high standards and ethics, excellent industry credentials, and a strong work ethic to create specialized business solutions for all our clients and job seekers alike.
Our primary focus at American Contract Group is to provide staffing services within the engineering or technical fields. If you are a client with a staffing need or a job seeker in need of employment, American Contract Group would like to be your primary staffing source.
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