Entry-level Project Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support the planning and execution of conveyor and material handling system construction projects. This role is primarily office-based, with periodic travel to active job sites. This position offers exposure across the full project lifecycle, supporting estimating, scheduling, coordination with engineering and fabrication teams, and on-site execution. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and customers while contributing to projects that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries. This company provides full-service mechanical and electrical solutions, including design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and system modernization. Projects span high-impact markets such as airports, parcel and postal, etc.

Why You Should Be Interested:

• Opportunity to join a company experiencing strong, continued growth

• Amazing company culture and team atmosphere

• Great work-life balance and flexible work schedule (work from home once a week)

• PTO, paid holidays, and full benefits

• Work on exciting construction projects that directly support modern logistics and infrastructure systems

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle for conveyor system construction projects, from pre-bid planning and estimating through execution, change management, invoicing, and closeout

• Support sales and business development by maintaining customer relationships, preparing marketing tools, conducting site visits, reporting opportunities, and tracking client feedback

• Manage bidding and estimating activities, including RFQ reviews, site walks, takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, schedule development, risk reviews, and final proposal preparation

• Coordinate project planning with executive leadership, engineering, fabrication, supervision, and supply chain to optimize schedules, resources, and field efficiency

• Establish and maintain project budgets, cost projections, schedules, and documentation while tracking performance and driving cost control and profitability

• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, RFIs, and all project communications in compliance with company standards and procedures

• Provide active field support through jobsite visits, issue resolution, safety oversight, quality inspections, and proactive stakeholder communication

• Support team development by mentoring supervisors and staff, enforcing company values, improving processes, and assisting with training and talent development

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant experience will be considered

• 0-5 years of experience in construction project engineering, estimating, or project coordination

• Working knowledge of construction processes including scheduling, cost control, subcontractor coordination, and change management

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and RFQs

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management/estimating software

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, field supervision, vendors, and management

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $57.70/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.