Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Project Engineer/ Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$115K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of project coordination experience (PM Level III)
  • Strong communication skills for building customer relationships
  • Experience mentoring less-experienced project managers
  • Ability to adapt in a collaborative PMO environment
  • Familiarity with initiating small experiments to improve processes
  • Preferred qualification: Degree in engineering

Responsibilities

  • Establish and execute project plans under management guidance
  • Monitor project metrics including schedules and budgets
  • Provide management with trend insights on project deliverables
  • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
  • Act as primary liaison for customer communication regarding project status and challenges

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with an ESOP and 401(k) options
  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous leave policies: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation, and paid sick days
  • Support for employee development through tuition assistance and STEM courses
  • Additional benefits include wellness programs, fertility, and adoption support
Full Job Description

As a Project Manager in US Panels, this role leads customer panel integration and assembly projects, coordinating customer deliverables, materials, production activities, and collaboration across customers, engineering services, sales, and project and mechanical engineering teams, to name a few.

As a Project Engineer/ Project Manager a typical day might include the following:

  • Work under general guidance from a manager to establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple complexes, crossfunctional projects.
  • Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze accurate metrics and project tracking recordsincluding time reporting, schedules, financials, budgets, and summary spreadsheets.
  • Provide trend insights to management and own an accurate assessment of project deliverables to help teams meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
  • Identify opportunities for improvements to project processes and lead efforts to design, test, and implement enhancements.
  • Serve as a primary customerfacing representative, communicating directly with end users through email, meetings, updates, and critical conversations regarding expectations, challenges, timelines, and risks.

This job might be for you if:

  • 8+ years of direct experience in coordinating projects (PM Level III)
  • Build strong, trustbased relationships with customers by providing clear communication, proactive updates, and consistent followthrough.
  • -Provide leadership and mentorship to less-experienced project managers by promoting best practices, offering ongoing guidance, and serving as a trusted resource for questions and development.
  • Work within a collaborative PMO where project managers have ownership of their processes and the ability to recommend and implement changes.
  • Initiate and run small, reversible experiments to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications
Degree in engineering

Pay Range Data

$115,300-$130,000

We are open to reviewing additional candidates withmore or lessexperienceand the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges aredeterminedby job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • Were 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Location

This position is located in Charlotte, NC, a vibrant and bustling metropolis located in the heart of North Carolina. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, it seamlessly blends its rich history with a modern and dynamic atmosphere. With an eclectic culinary scene, charming neighborhoods, and a warm southern hospitality, Charlotte exudes a unique charm that captivates residents and visitors alike.

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About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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