Project Engineer - HVAC and Plumbing Construction, Kansas City

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Engineer supports commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout in the Kansas City metro. This role works with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to coordinate submittals, equipment procurement, and on-site installation for a design-build mechanical contractor. Projects include office, healthcare, education, and industrial builds, and the work must meet design intent, code, and schedule.

What We Offer

• Base salary of $80,000 to $85,000, based on experience
• Full-time, direct-hire position
• Employer-paid insurance
• 401(k) company match
• On-site role in the Kansas City metro with minimal travel
• Diverse commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing project portfolio with in-house prefabrication
• Career path toward HVAC Project Manager and senior mechanical roles

Key Responsibilities - Project Engineer

• Support HVAC and plumbing project planning, scheduling, and cost tracking. Maintain logs, as-builts, and O&M documentation through closeout.
• Review mechanical drawings, submittals, and shop drawings against design specs and applicable codes.
• Coordinate RFIs, change orders, and field documentation with superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Track procurement and delivery of AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, and ancillary mechanical equipment.
• Support testing and balancing (TAB), commissioning, and punch list completion to verify system performance.

Qualifications - Project Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• 1-5 years of experience in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, or MEP construction
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems, blueprints, and specifications
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, or comparable construction software
• Strong coordination, written communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications - Mechanical Project Engineer

• EIT or FE certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Hands-on experience with TAB and commissioning workflows
• Exposure to healthcare, education, or data center mechanical scopes
• Familiarity with LEED or energy modeling concepts

Physical Requirements - Project Engineer

• Walking active jobsites, including unfinished interiors, mechanical rooms, and rooftops
• Climbing ladders, navigating scaffolding, and standing for extended periods
• Lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Exposure to dust, noise, temperature variation, and outdoor conditions
• Minimal travel, mostly to local Kansas City metro project sites

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