Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Project Engineer

Position Overview
We are seeking a Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of mechanical, HVAC, and infrastructure projects across commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities (including water and data center environments). The role focuses on coordinating engineering design, construction management, and technical compliance to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical engineering experience, familiarity with civil and construction disciplines, and experience with commercial and industrial building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering design and review for mechanical and HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with codes, performance criteria, and client requirements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including specifications, drawings, calculations, schedules, and bid packages.
• Support construction management activities: review submittals, respond to RFIs, perform site visits, monitor progress, and coordinate trades to resolve technical issues.
• Prepare cost estimates, track project budgets, and support change order development and negotiation.
• Manage project schedules, identify critical path items, and drive corrective actions to meet milestones and delivery dates.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and consulting engineers to clarify scope, resolve design conflicts, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure quality control through commissioning support, system testing, punch-list closure, and adherence to performance requirements, particularly for mission-critical and water system applications.
• Apply engineering analysis to troubleshoot operational problems, optimize system performance, and recommend design or operational improvements.
• Support health, safety, and environmental compliance on project sites and in design documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with subcontractors and specialty vendors to secure materials and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of project engineering or construction engineering experience; experience with commercial, industrial, mission-critical, water, or data center projects preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems and HVAC design, including familiarity with equipment selection, ductwork, piping, pumps, and controls.
• Working knowledge of construction management processes: submittals, RFIs, change orders, scheduling, and site coordination.
• Proficiency with engineering tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD/Revit, mechanical analysis tools, MS Project, Excel).
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and drawing review skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and interact with clients.
• Experience with code compliance, permitting, and commissioning processes for building and industrial systems.
• Ability to travel to project sites and perform field inspections; valid drivers license.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, LEED accreditation, or PMP certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: $80k - $110k
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k)
• PTO/Sick Leave
• Holidays Off

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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