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Appen

Strategic Project Lead – Physical Engineering

Appen

. Translate customer requirements into realistic engineering tasks, data specifications and measurable acceptance criteria .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering, with a strong focus on translating customer requirements into engineering tasks and ensuring quality standards. Proficient in CAD, BIM, and CAE workflows, with a proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Engineering3–5+ Years Of Engineering ExperienceCAD And BIM ProficiencyTechnical Project LeadershipAnalytical And Problem-Solving Skills

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Engineering AnalysisTechnical Problem-SolvingEngineering DrawingsSimulationsSpecifications DevelopmentQuality AssuranceData SpecificationsAcceptance CriteriaProject Feasibility AssessmentTechnical Verification Methods
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCross-Functional Team LeadershipJudgment In Technical Guidance
Tools & Technologies
CAD SoftwareBIM SoftwareCAE Tools
Industry Keywords
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringApplied Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Translate customer requirements into realistic engineering tasks, data specifications and measurable acceptance criteria
  • Assess technical requirements, review source files and develop representative samples to establish project feasibility
  • Shape physical engineering domain strategy across CAD, BIM, CAE and electrical engineering
  • Develop multi-step engineering tasks and reference solutions covering models, drawings, calculations and specifications
  • Lead pilots from sample development and expert onboarding through quality assurance and customer acceptance
  • Partner with Operations to transition projects into production while maintaining technical standards and domain quality
  • Build and qualify a network of specialist engineering contributors and reviewers
  • Work with Applied Researchers and tooling teams to develop technical verification methods and improve engineering evaluations
  • Provide effort estimates and identify specialist requirements, tooling needs and delivery risks for commercial proposals
  • Turn successful projects into reusable engineering samples, task libraries and delivery methods

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in at least one physical engineering discipline, with a background in applied engineering work and technical problem-solving
  • Practical experience with engineering tools and CAE workflows, including interpreting analyses and validating assumptions, constraints and results
  • Experience with CAD or BIM models, engineering drawings, schematics, calculations, simulations or specifications
  • Experience leading technical projects from initial scoping and estimation through execution and delivery, with direct involvement in the technical work
  • Ability to evaluate engineering outputs, identify technical inaccuracies and establish quality standards and acceptance criteria
  • Experience assessing or guiding technical specialists, with judgement to recognise when additional expertise is required
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear instructions and lead cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Tools, resources, and development opportunities
  • Culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
  • Opportunity to work on complex AI challenges across industries and geographies