Project Engineer
Legacy Professional Services
Job Description
Job Description
Project Engineer
Build Your Legacy:
At Legacy Professional Services, we believe successful projects start with exceptional people.
Across the country, owners, contractors, utilities, and public agencies trust us to deliver complex infrastructure, construction, energy, and mission-critical projects. Whether supporting a major capital improvement program, a hyperscale data center, an energy initiative, or critical community infrastructure, our work helps create the systems and facilities people rely on every day. We are an integral part of the teams that deliver projects.
Our professionals bring expertise in construction management, program management, project controls, quality assurance and quality control, commissioning support, asset management, workforce solutions, and energy programs. Together, we help clients solve challenges, improve performance, and achieve successful outcomes.
As our company continues to grow, we're looking for talented professionals who are ready to make an impact, build meaningful careers, and help shape the future of Legacy.
The Opportunity:
Legacy Professional Services is seeking a Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of hyperscale data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and project closeout.
Working alongside Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, QA/QC Managers, subcontractors, and client representatives, you'll help coordinate project activities, field operations, scheduling, procurement, documentation, and technical execution. Depending on project assignment, you'll support Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Connectivity, Quality Control, and Commissioning teams to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and client expectations.
This position is ideal for an organized, technically minded construction professional who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, solving complex problems, and building a career supporting the successful delivery of mission-critical projects.
What You'll Do:
- Support Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination and field operations.
- Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and contract documents for accuracy and constructability.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to support schedule, quality, and project milestones. What You'll Do:
- Support Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination and field operations.
- Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and contract documents for accuracy, constructability, and project compliance.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to support schedule milestones, procurement activities, and field execution.
- Assist with project scheduling, look-ahead planning, material tracking, and equipment procurement.
- Support MEP, Connectivity, and QA/QC teams by coordinating inspections, documentation, testing activities, and project deliverables.
- Prepare and maintain RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change documentation, and project records.
- Track project progress, manpower, equipment deliveries, field activities, and turnover requirements.
- Utilize Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360), Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office to support project execution and reporting.
- Assist with commissioning activities, project closeout, punch lists, turnover documentation, and owner handover.
- Support multiple technical disciplines throughout the project lifecycle based on project assignment and client requirements.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Three or more years of experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
- Understanding of construction documents, scheduling, procurement, project controls, and field operations.
- Experience coordinating RFIs, submittals, project documentation, and construction activities.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360), Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center or other mission-critical construction projects.
- Experience supporting MEP systems, Quality Control (QA/QC), Connectivity, or Commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with construction quality management, system testing, commissioning, and project turnover.
- Experience working with large general contractors, EPC organizations, or mission-critical project teams.
Preferred Certifications:
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- PMP® or CAPM® certification.
- Discipline-specific certifications related to MEP, Quality Control, or Connectivity are a plus.
Benefits
Why Join Legacy?
We invest in people and their futures.
What sets us apart:
- Meaningful Impact – Contribute to projects that strengthen infrastructure, support communities, and drive economic growth.
- Growth Opportunities – Join a growing organization where initiative, performance, and leadership create opportunities for advancement.
- Entrepreneurial Culture – Your ideas matter. We value accountability, innovation, and professionals who take ownership of results.
- Industry-Leading Experience – Work alongside experienced professionals delivering complex construction, infrastructure, and mission-critical projects.
- National Reach, Personal Relationships – We combine the capabilities of a national project delivery partner with the responsiveness and culture of a close-knit team.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits – We recognize and reward high performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Legacy Professional Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Legacy Professional Services, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify our Human Resources team at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.
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