Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Mechanical Project Engineer jobs in Georgia are consistently active, with demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, automotive manufacturing, and industrial facilities management across entry-level through senior positions. Atlanta, Savannah, and Marietta lead hiring, anchored by long-established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Georgia-Pacific. The most sought-after specialties in the state include HVAC and MEP systems engineering, manufacturing process improvement, and defense systems integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Advance your career with the Johnson Controls Team!
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day activities of a field Mechanical Install team, helping deliver safe, profitable, and customer-focused results while supporting a culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and development.
We recognize that a fulfilling career is supported by your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in multiple aspects of life, including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
- An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
- On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
- A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
- Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future
What you will do
Under general supervision, responsible for the overall execution and performance of mechanical retrofit projects. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management standardized procedures and processes, and achieving financial results on assigned projects. Provides project coordination for day to day activities of Mechanics, and sub-contractors. Secures new work and change orders from the existing customer base. Provides mechanical project estimating and estimating reviews. Acts as a technical resource for Sales. Responsible for overall project safety program compliance.
How you will do it
Plans, executes and controls assigned projects. Coordinates the mechanical retrofit process to insure that it is performed in accordance with standard practices. Facilitates escalation of product related problems along with the drawing layouts / detailing for accurate job installation.
Estimates mechanical work and presents proposals to the customer.
Assists sales in project development efforts and performs pre-bid reviews.
Interfaces with the Truck Based team(s) to control proper staffing levels.
Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.
Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems and manage risk. Investigates solutions and establishes project recovery plans.
Provides ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting. Manages allocation of costs
Uses Johnson Controls standard tracking and reporting tools to effectively communicate project progress and financial status to management.
Proactively investigates opportunities for improvements in the project scope that will result in value added change orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and secures customer acceptance.
Responsible for asset management including collections, cost control, progress billings and payables.
Coordinates assigned projects for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.
Uses negotiation skills to consistently resolve disputes.
Leads material procurement, warehousing and logistics processes.
Provides high quality written communications. Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as the need arises. Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
Ensures transition to appropriate Johnson Controls Truck-based team is achieved.
Coordinates performance of owner training requirements.
Adheres and insures that Johnson Controls team members, and subcontractors adhere to safety standards.
What we look for
Required
- Four or more years of comprehensive, technical and operational knowledge of the service business, particularly related to smaller fast track retrofit, remodel and tenant improvement types of projects.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience. Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Strong Personal Computer capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.
- Travel is required and will vary on project assignment.
- Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.
Preferred
- Two to four years of engineering or trade school training such as an engineering degree or equivalent is preferred.
- Installation and Service experience related to complex HVAC Mechanical systems and equipment is desired.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ $89,000 - $134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About us - Johnson Controls Careers
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Advance your career with the Johnson Controls Team!
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day activities of a field Mechanical Install team, helping deliver safe, profitable, and customer-focused results while supporting a culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and development.
We recognize that a fulfilling career is supported by your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in multiple aspects of life, including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
- An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
- On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
- A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
- Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future
What you will do
Under general supervision, responsible for the overall execution and performance of mechanical retrofit projects. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management standardized procedures and processes, and achieving financial results on assigned projects. Provides project coordination for day to day activities of Mechanics, and sub-contractors. Secures new work and change orders from the existing customer base. Provides mechanical project estimating and estimating reviews. Acts as a technical resource for Sales. Responsible for overall project safety program compliance.
How you will do it
Plans, executes and controls assigned projects. Coordinates the mechanical retrofit process to insure that it is performed in accordance with standard practices. Facilitates escalation of product related problems along with the drawing layouts / detailing for accurate job installation.
Estimates mechanical work and presents proposals to the customer.
Assists sales in project development efforts and performs pre-bid reviews.
Interfaces with the Truck Based team(s) to control proper staffing levels.
Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.
Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems and manage risk. Investigates solutions and establishes project recovery plans.
Provides ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting. Manages allocation of costs
Uses Johnson Controls standard tracking and reporting tools to effectively communicate project progress and financial status to management.
Proactively investigates opportunities for improvements in the project scope that will result in value added change orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and secures customer acceptance.
Responsible for asset management including collections, cost control, progress billings and payables.
Coordinates assigned projects for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.
Uses negotiation skills to consistently resolve disputes.
Leads material procurement, warehousing and logistics processes.
Provides high quality written communications. Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as the need arises. Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
Ensures transition to appropriate Johnson Controls Truck-based team is achieved.
Coordinates performance of owner training requirements.
Adheres and insures that Johnson Controls team members, and subcontractors adhere to safety standards.
What we look for
Required
- Four or more years of comprehensive, technical and operational knowledge of the service business, particularly related to smaller fast track retrofit, remodel and tenant improvement types of projects.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience. Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Strong Personal Computer capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.
- Travel is required and will vary on project assignment.
- Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.
Preferred
- Two to four years of engineering or trade school training such as an engineering degree or equivalent is preferred.
- Installation and Service experience related to complex HVAC Mechanical systems and equipment is desired.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ $89,000 - $134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About us - Johnson Controls Careers
#LI-NC1
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Mechanical Project Engineer Job Market in Georgia
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical project engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia or eligibility for Georgia licensure preferred for senior roles
- Three or more years of project engineering experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial settings
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA for design and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Familiarity with Georgia-based industry standards including ASHRAE, ASME, and applicable building codes
Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical project engineer in Georgia?
The standard path begins with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Georgia's licensing board, the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, administers licensure. After gaining qualifying experience, candidates sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn a Georgia PE license, which many project-level roles require or strongly prefer.
How much do mechanical project engineers make in Georgia?
Mechanical project engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $100,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,940 for the lowest 10% to over $156,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical project engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring mechanical project engineers in Georgia right now include Batchelor & Kimball, Siemens, and YQN LINK, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's mix of aerospace contractors, automotive suppliers, and large industrial manufacturers means openings appear across both metro Atlanta's corporate campuses and coastal Savannah's growing logistics and port-adjacent facilities.
Which Georgia cities have the most mechanical project engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Macon, and Hampton have the most mechanical project engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates due to its concentration of corporate headquarters, defense contractors, and industrial firms, while Savannah's rapid port and logistics expansion has drawn significant manufacturing and facilities engineering demand, and Marietta's presence of Lockheed Martin's major operations sustains steady aerospace-focused openings.
Are there remote mechanical project engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Much of the work involves on-site inspections, equipment commissioning, and hands-on project coordination that requires a physical presence. About 25% of mechanical project engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in early-phase design, specification writing, and project controls rather than construction or manufacturing floor roles.
How can I get hired as a mechanical project engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate or rotational engineering program at one of Georgia's large manufacturers or defense contractors, such as those run by Lockheed Martin's Marietta facility or Honeywell's Atlanta-area operations. Roles titled junior engineer, engineering associate, or project coordinator are common stepping stones. Completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and building a capstone or co-op portfolio strengthens applications considerably for Georgia employers.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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