Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We’re hiring a Project Engineer to join a well-established mechanical contractor in New Hope, MN. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in commercial construction and gain hands-on experience supporting projects across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, temperature controls, and other mechanical trades.

Working closely with experienced Project Managers and field teams, the Project Engineer will help coordinate projects from planning through closeout while gaining exposure to scheduling, cost management, documentation, estimating, field operations, and customer relationships.

This position is designed to provide a strong foundation for continued growth into Project Management.

What You’ll Do

• Support Project Managers with the day-to-day coordination of commercial construction projects.

• Prepare and manage project documentation, including submittals, permits, equipment inspections, and closeout documents.

• Request and organize equipment and material pricing based on project drawings, specifications, and schedules.

• Assist with change orders, proposals, forecasting, and other project cost-management activities.

• Review project schedules and help coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

• Participate in project, customer, contractor, field, prefab, and planning meetings.

• Work closely with Foremen, Journeymen, Apprentices, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Gain working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, ductwork, electrical, and temperature-control systems.

• Learn mechanical construction methods, materials, codes, estimating tools, and prefabrication processes.

• Assist with project closeout, including warranties, startup documentation, owner training, as-builts, and punch lists.

• Develop an understanding of construction billing methods, contracts, and overall project financial performance.

• Build relationships with customers, general contractors, trade partners, and internal project teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

• Interest in building a long-term career in mechanical or commercial construction.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Clear and professional communication skills.

• Comfortable working collaboratively with both office and field teams.

• Curious and motivated to understand how construction projects come together.

• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and continually learn.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Positive, solutions-oriented approach to challenges.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers exposure to virtually every aspect of the construction process while working alongside experienced Project Managers and field professionals.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop technical construction knowledge, learn how successful projects are managed, build relationships throughout the industry, and gradually take on greater responsibility as your experience grows.

For someone interested in ultimately becoming a Project Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to learn the business from the ground up.