Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

At Metal Design, we specialize in delivering high-quality, custom metal fabrication and installation services. With a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to craftsmanship, we take pride in contributing to projects that enhance our community. Join our team and become part of a dedicated group of professionals driven by precision, reliability, and innovation.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting our drafting, estimating, and project management efforts. You’ll assist on multiple projects of varying size and complexity — from detailed 3D modeling and takeoffs to helping ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create accurate shop and panel layout drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and other 3D design tools.

• Extract quantity takeoff information from Revit models as directed by the project management team.

• Understand commercial project coordination, product detailing, and trade sequencing.

• Review construction documents, plans, and specifications.

• Perform material takeoffs using On-Center estimating software and compile bid proposals in Excel.

• Request and track vendor pricing for various materials.

• Collaborate with estimators and the general manager to prepare and submit proposals.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, owners, contractors, and internal teams.

• Assist with preconstruction submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

• Review construction bulletins to determine project impacts.

• Support project scheduling and coordination using Microsoft Project.

• Generate purchase orders in CMiC, order materials, and ensure timely delivery.

• Participate in preconstruction handoff and post-project review meetings to evaluate productivity and profitability.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, and related BIM software.

• Solid understanding of construction documents, building systems, and sequencing.

• Analytical and mathematical aptitude with high attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience in commercial construction and building information modeling preferred.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

• Supportive, team-oriented culture

• Exposure to diverse and high-profile commercial projects

• Employee-owned company with a strong commitment to quality and innovation

Diversity matters. Metal Design recognizes the talents of all, appreciating the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make us a stronger company and partner for the communities we live and work in.  

Metal Design provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.