Job Description
LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER
Minneapolis, MINNESOTA
JOB REFERENCE ID
25-07301
JOB TYPE:
Direct Placement
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MINNESOTA
PAY RATE:
$130000 - $190000
POST DATE:
September 30, 2025
: Lead Project Engineer
Minneapolis, MN
Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering
10+ years of experience leading large, complex design-build projects (aerospace, defense, amusement/entertainment, robotics)
Proficiency with design and project management tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, Microsoft Project
Strong track record of delivering projects meeting demanding technical, schedule, and financial goals.
Recognized technical authority with the ability to lead and mentor teams through high-risk decisions.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Responsibilities:
Provide senior-level leadership for complex design-build projects, ensuring technical and program success.
Lead technical decision-making to ensure design solutions meet performance, safety, and customer requirements.
Drive engineering trade-offs, system-level integration, and risk resolution across all disciplines.
Direct, mentor, and coordinate engineering staff on assigned projects.
Serve as the primary technical interface with customer stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Project Manager to monitor and drive schedules, budgets, procurement, and task tracking.
Anticipate technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure technical and project decisions address safety, performance, cost, and schedule.
Lead and organize technical design reviews with customers and internal teams.
Build strong relationships with project-level customer contacts, vendors, and third-party stakeholders.
Collaborate with shop, field, and fabrication vendor resources.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of project execution methods.
Prepare and deliver structured project reports to Company Leadership, summarizing technical progress, risks, financials, and resource needs.
Support business development efforts by leading technical input for proposals on new work, developing scope documents, estimates, and risk assessments.
Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
