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Sr Project/ Principal Engineer (Mechanical) Job

Armstrong World Industries
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Feb 2026
💰 $135,000/yr($112,000/yr$135,000/yr)

About the role

Primary location: Macon, Georgia 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 26%-50% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$112,000 to $135,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong? 

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

 By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has a job opportunity for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Project Engineer in Macon, GA. The Senior/Principal Mechanical Project Engineer will be responsible for leading and executing projects relating to manufacturing equipment and processes. Additionally, the Senior/Principal Mechanical Project Engineer will have the opportunity to work closely with various teams within the organization, including AWI’s manufacturing, Innovation, New Product Development, plant and operations staff, along with outside suppliers. 

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Be a trusted partner to the business
  • Networking and Relationship Building
  • Ability to be innovative and strategic
  • Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond
  • Collaboration and an open friendly team environment

 

What does a Principal Engineer do?

  • Leads and executes major capital projects according to the agreed cost, schedule, and performance 
  • Specifies equipment, work with suppliers and contractors to design, procure and install assets   
  • Actively participates as a member of multifunctional project teams 
  • Investigate equipment or process issues and recommend corrective action 
  • Applies sound mechanical & precision maintenance principles on all projects and installations 
  • Mentors and develops corporate or plant engineers and maintenance personnel
  • Participates in Agile Lean events to drive rapid process improvements 
  • Partners with plant engineering, maintenance, and operations to assure customer requirements and expectations are met

 

Travel

  • Up to 50% depending on the scope and phases of ongoing projects

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
  • 5-7 years of experience with project engineering and project management in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with estimating project costs and stage gate approval process
  • Experience with SAP
  • Ability to lead projects and teams 
  • Hands-on installation and construction skills 
  • Proven ability to communicate and integrate well across organizational functions/units 
  • Demonstrated presentation skills 
  • Willingness to travel to local and international locations 

 

What will make you stand out?

  • Diverse Project Engineering and Manufacturing experience
  • Experience using AutoCAD
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) c

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