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Project Leader Engineering III
Job Description
Project Leader Engineer III
The Project Leader Engineer III is responsible for leading a project team in organizing, optimizing, and transforming sold projects into fully functional system designs. This role requires extensive planning and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective, and efficient project execution.
As the technical lead and primary communication bridge between teams, customers, and stakeholders outside of engineering, the Project Leader Engineer III serves as the technical expert and key driver of project success.
Responsibilities & Tasks
Project Execution
- Execute projects from conceptual design through customer handover, contributing to strong technical performance, positive financial results, and overall organizational success.
- Oversee end‑to‑end system design activities, including hardware design, system and network architecture, software development (PLC and/or PC‑based systems), electrical installation, component integration, system commissioning, and testing—leading to final customer handover.
- Ensure system functionality and maintain high technical quality for all material handling systems.
Project Planning & Coordination
- Develop detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide consistent updates.
- Coordinate and communicate engineering activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with all members of the value chain to ensure smooth, aligned, and efficient project execution.
Documentation & Reporting
- Document functional system specifications, interface specifications, and high‑level test plans (FAT, SAT, CAT), including validation activities.
- Manage all engineering‑related project information and maintain complete project documentation archives.
- Report project progress, risks, issues, and opportunities to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager through formal Project Status Reports.
Budget & Safety
- Monitor and control engineering budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
- Perform health and safety analyses and coordinate safety‑related activities during the engineering phase.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working on large‑scale material handling systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or as required by project needs.
- Proactive and hands‑on work ethic.
- Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills, especially in high‑pressure situations.
- Pragmatic approach with the ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources.
- Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex engineering projects.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical installation and design standards.
- Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
- Knowledge of electrical installation and design standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management certification or relevant project management experience.
- Technical background in material handling processes and applicable standards.
- In‑depth knowledge of software testing methodologies.
- Leadership experience managing project teams and supporting people development.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Job Title
Project Leader Engineering III
Job Description
Project Leader Engineer III
The Project Leader Engineer III is responsible for leading a project team in organizing, optimizing, and transforming sold projects into fully functional system designs. This role requires extensive planning and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective, and efficient project execution.
As the technical lead and primary communication bridge between teams, customers, and stakeholders outside of engineering, the Project Leader Engineer III serves as the technical expert and key driver of project success.
Responsibilities & Tasks
Project Execution
- Execute projects from conceptual design through customer handover, contributing to strong technical performance, positive financial results, and overall organizational success.
- Oversee end‑to‑end system design activities, including hardware design, system and network architecture, software development (PLC and/or PC‑based systems), electrical installation, component integration, system commissioning, and testing—leading to final customer handover.
- Ensure system functionality and maintain high technical quality for all material handling systems.
Project Planning & Coordination
- Develop detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide consistent updates.
- Coordinate and communicate engineering activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with all members of the value chain to ensure smooth, aligned, and efficient project execution.
Documentation & Reporting
- Document functional system specifications, interface specifications, and high‑level test plans (FAT, SAT, CAT), including validation activities.
- Manage all engineering‑related project information and maintain complete project documentation archives.
- Report project progress, risks, issues, and opportunities to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager through formal Project Status Reports.
Budget & Safety
- Monitor and control engineering budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
- Perform health and safety analyses and coordinate safety‑related activities during the engineering phase.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working on large‑scale material handling systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or as required by project needs.
- Proactive and hands‑on work ethic.
- Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills, especially in high‑pressure situations.
- Pragmatic approach with the ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources.
- Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex engineering projects.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical installation and design standards.
- Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
- Knowledge of electrical installation and design standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management certification or relevant project management experience.
- Technical background in material handling processes and applicable standards.
- In‑depth knowledge of software testing methodologies.
- Leadership experience managing project teams and supporting people development.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Leader
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's PERM disclosure data for employers who have filed labor certifications for Project Leader or related management titles. Repeat filers understand the process and are less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-application.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies actively sponsoring Project Leader roles through EB-2 or EB-3. Filtering by sponsorship history helps you focus your applications on employers already familiar with PERM requirements.
Clarify the job description matches your actual duties
PERM requires the employer to advertise the exact role you will perform. If your day-to-day duties differ from the posted job description, DOL can deny the labor certification or flag it during audit, delaying your green card by years.
Verify prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific Project Leader role by location and experience level. Cross-check your offered salary against OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter to confirm the employer can certify your wage tier.
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Find Project Leader JobsProject Leader Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Leader role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Project Leader positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree, and can qualify under EB-2 when the role demands an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate equivalent specialized expertise. The specific job duties and minimum education requirements stated in the PERM filing determine which category applies, and some employers file under both simultaneously to protect against backlog delays.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Leader?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap and a maximum six-year stay. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process requires the employer to run a supervised recruitment campaign through DOL before filing the I-140 petition, making the timeline longer but the outcome permanent rather than temporary.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for Project Leader roles?
Standard PERM processing through DOL currently takes around 12 to 18 months, not counting any audit response time. If DOL selects the application for audit, add another six to twelve months. After PERM approval, the employer files the I-140 with USCIS, and adjustment of status or consular processing follows depending on your priority date and country of birth.
How can I find Project Leader jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Project Leader roles where employers have a documented history of PERM and employment-based green card sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship type helps you avoid wasting applications on companies unfamiliar with the labor certification process or unwilling to cover the associated legal and filing costs.
Can I switch employers while my green card application is in progress?
Once your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability rules allow you to change to a new employer in the same or similar occupational category without restarting the PERM process. Project Leader roles share overlapping SOC codes with related management titles, so a lateral move to a comparable role at a new company often qualifies under portability.
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