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Senior IT Project Engineer

Charles IT

Chesapeake, VAJobNo compensation foundTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MCSA, VCP, CCNA

Job overview

Charles IT is hiring a Senior IT Project Engineer. Charles IT seeks a Senior IT Project Engineer to lead technical projects, collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams, and ensure successful delivery from kickoff through post‑go‑live support while fostering continuous improvement and client satisfaction.

Key focus areas include Lead and execute technical projects for clients, ensuring smooth delivery from kickoff through post go-live support, Participate in project kickoff meetings to align on scope, timelines, expectations, and risks, and Complete assigned tasks as outlined in client Statements of Work (SOWs).

Important skills include VMware, Office 365, ConnectWise, Cisco, Meraki, and Datto. Preferred (not required): Hyper‑V, Microsoft 365, CRM, and ERP Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hyper‑VVMwareMicrosoft 365Office 365ConnectWiseCiscoMerakiDattoCRMERP SystemsCommunication SkillsTask ManagementCollaborationSelf‑DrivenOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Qualifications

8+ Years ExperienceMCSA, VCP, CCNAConnectWise, Cisco, Meraki, Datto, VMware, Office 365 Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Exceptional Service, Endless Improvement, Passionate People, and Honest and Forthright. Guided by our values, we foster a culture of growth, balance, and belonging where every team member can thrive.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking to add a Senior IT Project Engineer to our Projects Team. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering successful client outcomes by leading technical project work and serving as both a hands-on engineer and escalation point. You'll collaborate closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to implement solutions that align with project goals and business needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and execute technical projects for clients, ensuring smooth delivery from kickoff through post go-live support

  • Participate in project kickoff meetings to align on scope, timelines, expectations, and risks

  • Complete assigned tasks as outlined in client Statements of Work (SOWs)

  • Provide post go-live support to stabilize and optimize client environments

  • Collaborate with third-party vendors and co-managed teams to meet project objectives

  • Maintain clear and thorough documentation of systems, tools, and project processes

  • Communicate proactively with clients and internal teams about changes, outages, and project impacts

  • Record daily time entries, expenses, and work notes in ConnectWise

  • Send weekly client-facing project status updates and participate in check-in meetings

  • Engage in team discussions, project debriefs, and continuous improvement efforts

  • Take on additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Project Scope Includes:

  • Hypervisor replacements and migrations (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware)

  • Email platform migrations to Microsoft 365

  • Server builds, upgrades, and full environment migrations

  • Network infrastructure upgrades and complete overhauls

  • Office IT build-outs for new or expanding locations

  • Business application deployments (e.g., CRM, ERP systems)

Requirements

  • 8 or more years of experience (preferred)

  • Certifications such as MCSA, VCP, CCNA are a plus.

  • Experience with platforms like ConnectWise, Cisco, Meraki, Datto, VMware, and Office 365 is a bonus.

  • Strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, client-focused team.

  • Enthusiastic about taking on challenges in a growing company with a diverse client base.

  • Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Charles IT offers a competitive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Holidays, PTO, 401K, and bonuses. In addition, we offer free dry cleaning, a fully stocked break room, Friday team lunches, paid training, team-building outings every quarter, professional development and so much more!

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Charles IT is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. We welcome and encourage diverse perspectives.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be required.

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