Project Engineer

About the Role

After an initial six‑week training period, the Project Engineer prepares proposals, cost estimates, detailed designs, and schedules for plant upgrades and replacements, assists in project planning, permitting, and design of retrofits, coordinates with external engineering firms, fabricators, and contractors, and conducts production process analysis using tools like AggFlow to identify bottlenecks. The engineer also creates technical drawings for structural, civil, and mechanical components, aligns production needs with plant capacity, maintains comprehensive project documentation, communicates with internal and external stakeholders, and performs additional duties as assigned. • Learn and integrate the company's safety culture, mining processes, and production operations during a six‑week training period. • Prepare project proposals, cost estimates, detailed designs, and schedules for upgrades and replacements at aggregate and asphalt plants. • Assist in project planning, permitting, cost estimation, and drafting designs for plant retrofits and modifications. • Coordinate with external engineering firms, fabrication teams, and contractors to ensure projects stay within scope, budget, and timeline. • Perform production process analysis using tools like AggFlow to identify bottlenecks and recommend efficiency improvements. • Provide technical support and create detailed drawings for structural, civil, and mechanical designs of processing plants. • Align production needs with plant capacities through design and analysis. • Maintain accurate project documentation, including design drawings, reports, budgets, and proposals. • Communicate effectively with internal teams, executives, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimation
• ▸detailed design
• ▸production analysis
• ▸project coordination
• ▸technical drawings
• ▸stakeholder communication

What You Bring

The company is seeking a Project Engineer for its Operational Services and Support department at the corporate office in Nashville. Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering, the role supports planning, design, and execution of projects that optimize operations and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, offering hands‑on experience in mining and construction and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Mining Engineering and preferably have two years of related engineering experience or aggregate industry knowledge. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar drafting software and strong competence in Microsoft Office Suite are required, along with familiarity with structural, civil, and mechanical design aspects such as concrete foundations, steel structures, and power transmission systems. Experience with plant erection or modification, analytical problem‑solving skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and a willingness to work in both office and field environments are also essential. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Mining Engineering (preferred). • Two years of related engineering experience or aggregate industry knowledge (preferred). • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar drafting software. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project). • Familiarity with structural, civil, and mechanical designs, including concrete foundations, steel structures, and power transmission systems. • Experience with plant erection, modification, or rebuild (plus). • Analytical skills to identify and implement production process enhancements. • Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills. • Willingness to work in both office and field environments in all climates, including plant sites.

Requirements

• ▸bachelors
• ▸2 years
• ▸autocad
• ▸inventor
• ▸ms office
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

Rogers Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with a health savings account contribution, company‑provided group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match after one year, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, paid holidays (including a Christmas shutdown), paid vacation after a 180‑day probation period, annual merit‑based salary increases, and ample career growth and advancement opportunities within a safe, drug‑free work environment. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus Health Savings Account with company contribution. • Group life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match after one year of service. • Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. • Paid holidays, including a Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day. • Paid vacation after a 180‑day probationary period, accruing based on years of service. • Annual performance‑based merit increases. • Career growth and advancement opportunities. • Safe, drug‑free working environment.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time