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Project Engineer

INNOVA SOLUTIONS, Inc.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTFull-time / Contract$60–63/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$60–63/hr
Location
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Schedule
Full-time / Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Project Engineer manages assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role coordinates with project teams, leadership, customers, and vendors; monitors budgets and progress; resolves issues; and supports staffing, approvals, and process improvement. Candidates need an engineering bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience, a graduate degree and four years, or ten years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementEarned Value ManagementCost EstimationSchedule EstimationCross-Functional CoordinationCustomer CommunicationAI ToolsStaffing ForecastingRequirements DefinitionSystems AnalysisRisk MitigationCommunications SystemsOpen Systems ArchitectureSatellite CommunicationsElectronic SystemsSpace Communications DesignSpace Communications ArchitectureSpace PartsMaterials and ProcessesDoD Proposal ExperiencePresentation Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Equivalent6 Years Relevant ExperienceGraduate Degree and 4 Years Experience10 Years Relevant Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Project Engineer. Position Type: Full-time Contract, Contract to Hire Duration: 12months Location: Salt Lake City Utah 84116 (Onsite/1st Shift) As a Project Engineer you will: Manage day-to-day tactical activities for assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance Manage day to day tactical activities for assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects. Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure alignment with Program Manager and customer expectations. Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering project management, cross functional teams, and line leadership. Monitor project status, budgets, and schedules, preparing reports and recommending corrective actions as needed. Identify and resolve complex project issues to support productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. Develop and maintain mechanisms for tracking project progress, enabling timely intervention and problem-solving. Coordinate with resource managers to ensure appropriate staffin g, project reviews, and required approvals are obtained. Guide, coach, and support project team members, contributing to improved processes and execution effectiveness. Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners such as customers or vendors to ensure alignment and issue resolution. Conduct project analyses during phasedown and capture lessons learned to benefit future engineering programs. projects. Ideal candidate will have: An ABET (EAC/CAC) accredited Bachelor's of Science degree in an engineering discipline, and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience Comprehensive level knowledge of jo b area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management Implements strategic goals established by leadership on assigned projects Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results Expert in Earned Value Management and cost/schedule estimation Experience coordinating across multiple engineering functions Experience communicating directly with customer and in front of non-technical audience Knowledge and experience using AI tools for staffing, forecasting and other related technical tasks Experience in system level development, requirements definition, analysis, and risk mitigation for Communications, Open Systems Architecture, Satellite Communications, and/or Electronic Presentation and communication skills Space Communications Design, Architecture Experience Space Parts, Materials and Process Background Proposal experience with DoD contracts Qua lified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position. Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. REFERRAL PROGRAM: This position qualifies for a Referral Bonus amount of $250-$1000 dollars. Click here to learn more - Referral Program. Please email your referral details along with their resume to[email protected] Shalini Singh 213-797-4686 [email protected] PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Ran ge*: Between $60 - $63 per hour> *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we delive r strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions: Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024) Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025) One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024) One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics) Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023) One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024) AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications Website: https://www.innovasolutions .com/ Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [email protected] or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. By applying for this job, I agree to receive calls and emails (including automated or AI-generated calls or emails) from Innova Solutions, Inc. and its identified recruiting partners regarding this job and future recruiting and job-placement opportunities. I understand that my consent is not a condition of employment or services, and that I may revoke my consent at any time by following the Opt Out Instructions. I confirm that I h ave read and agree to the Terms of Serviceand acknowledge that I have received and reviewed the Privacy Notice.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,174 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–63/hr
  • US median$36–47/hr274 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $61.50/hr, is 45% above the US median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the top quarter of Project Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 94 open Project Engineer jobs in Utah and 5,174 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Utah
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,997 postings).
Education
3,184 of the 5,174 open Project Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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