Project Engineer II

Daimler Truck North America

. Design, communicate, and implement operational plans for engineering-based projects .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including the ability to design, implement, and monitor operational plans for engineering projects. Proficient in budget planning, resource allocation, and effective communication with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementBudget PlanningCPlace ProficiencyEngineering Design StandardsCross-Functional Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsCost EstimationSchedulingResource DevelopmentOperational Problem SolvingEngineering SpecificationsPerformance MonitoringMaterial SelectionInstallation TestingCommissioning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Guidance

Tools & Technologies

CPlace

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureFacilitiesEngineering ProjectsOperational PlansCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, communicate, and implement operational plans for engineering-based projects
Prepare designs, project controls, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing, and/or commissioning for new infrastructure, facilities, and equipment
Monitor progress and performance against project plans
Resolve operational problems and minimize delays
Identify, develop, and gather resources needed to complete projects
Prepare engineering standards, designs, and work specifications
Develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
Select materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors
Lead projects or processes as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience
Working knowledge and expanded professional experience in the job field
Understanding of key business drivers
Ability to coordinate PAR projects and run a cross-functional core team
Ability to use cPlace to plan, manage, and document project status
Communication skills to present project updates and challenges to management
Ability to facilitate project-level budget planning and updates
Ability to work independently within guidelines and policies to solve problems of moderate complexity
Ability to provide informal guidance to new team members
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
Must successfully complete a criminal background check
May be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
No visa sponsorship or existing visa holders accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Hybrid schedule: 4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote.