Project Engineer – I

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Project Engineer I supporting engineering project development at SNC. Ensuring timely delivery by coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeDayton • Colorado, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, technical process development, and engineering principles, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and risk management. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and maintain project documentation effectively.

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Project ManagementTechnical Process DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationRisk ManagementLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Engineering PrinciplesTechnical Process DocumentationRequirements ManagementSystem DesignIntegrationProcess Workflows

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectJIRA

Industry Keywords

Product DevelopmentMulti-Disciplinary DesignProject PlansSchedulesBudgets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, coordination, and execution of the engineering aspects of product development projects.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Manage schedules and assist with technical matters.
Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Provide technical support to project teams and interface with external customers or field-based employees as needed.
Prepare and distribute regular status reports on project progress, highlighting key achievements and potential issues.
Identify and document potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation plans.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and meeting minutes.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
8+ years' experience in engineering roles.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
Technical process development and documentation experience
2-4 years experience leading technical people
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team.
Basic understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
2-4 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
Experience leading a multi-disciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customers.
Experience with technical process documentation
Experience defining process workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
tuition reimbursement