Job Information
Actalent Project Engineer in Lake Station, Indiana
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate multiple installation projects simultaneously, ensuring progress aligns with critical milestones.
Develop, review, and maintain Scopes of Work.
Serve as the primary bridge between customers, internal engineering staff, and field personnel.
Create, maintain, and communicate scheduling updates, coordinate field manpower needs, and outage planning.
Lead or assist in project meetings.
Ensure engineering deliverables align with project requirements before submission (IFA, IFB, IFC, As Built).
Support customers with installation of automated industrial systems (electrical and mechanical).
Conduct periodic on-site field investigations, limited outage presence, mainly for oversight, not hands-on work.
Work with field supervisors to coordinate fills, schedule adjustments, and installation sequencing.
Provide technical and logistical support during commissioning activities.
Act as a customer-facing representative for daily communication, technical clarification, and schedule/status updates.
Ensure alignment between installed work, engineering intent, and customer expectations.
Build long-term trust through clear communication and reliable project execution.
Provide leadership and direction to small groups of Installation Project Engineers and Installation Design Engineers.
Review engineering work for accuracy, constructability, and clarity.
Assist in training, guiding, and developing junior engineering staff.
Essential Skills
Project engineering
Installation coordination
Scope of work management
Proficiency in NEC, ETAP, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD
Electrical engineering
Experience in metals, steel, and heavy industry environments
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, civil layouts, and hydraulic diagrams
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Microsoft Project
Experience with PLCs, VFDs, industrial electrical installation, and commissioning support
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Station, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $51.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lake Station,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.