Project Engineer

Corning•Town of Erwin, NC

8d•$81,750 - $112,406•Hybrid

About The Position

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Facilities Project Engineer - Civil based in Charlotte, NC or Corning, NY to support facility construction projects for manufacturing operations across multiple locations. This role requires approximately 50% travel on average, with travel demands increasing or decreasing based on project needs. Relocation assistance is available for this position. The role is typically aligned to Monday-Friday business hours, with flexibility to support project schedules, including occasional extended hours or weekends as needed. This position supports the design, construction, and startup of new and existing manufacturing facility projects, with a focus on civil, structural, environmental, and architectural systems. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys leading technical workstreams, coordinating internal and external partners, and helping deliver complex capital projects safely, on time, and within budget. You will play a key role in moving projects from planning through execution and handoff to manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, or a related field
4+ years of engineering experience in facility, construction, or project-based environments
Working knowledge of facility construction processes and fundamental engineering principles
Experience with project management fundamentals, including scope development, budgeting, schedule management, change control, and execution planning
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, build relationships, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across internal stakeholders and external engineering and construction partners
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, and AutoCAD

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration
PMP certification
Experience with facility and facility equipment design and construction processes
Familiarity with procurement, bidder qualification, RFQ processes, contract terms and conditions, project safety, and OSHA requirements
Exposure to project delivery tools or methods such as PDRI, Stage Gate, or Last Planner

Responsibilities

Lead civil-related facility project workstreams through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover to manufacturing operations
Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, and construction partners to meet project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals
Develop statements of work and support RFP processes for consultants, contractors, and construction partners
Partner with project managers, customers, and stakeholders to define project requirements, acceptance criteria, and execution plans
Support project planning by providing input on cost, schedule, resource needs, and scenario evaluation
Drive key project decisions related to scope, design, schedule, spending, and vendor selection
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, Corning facility standards, and project deliverables