Project Engineer

Job Title: Mission Critical Project Engineer
Job Description
Are you ready for a career that's as dynamic as you are? We're seeking a Mission Critical Project Engineer to help manage projects across various locations while gaining invaluable experience in the field. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team, take on exciting projects, and advance your career in project management. If you're a motivated self-starter with a passion for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to grow professionally while exploring new horizons. Apply now and start building your journey with our concept-to-completion business model, where Project Engineers enjoy a high level of responsibility leading to a career path in project management.
Responsibilities

• Execute and enforce safety standards, processes, and procedures ensuring the project site is kept clean and organized.
• Conduct weekly safety inspections and monthly safety audits.
• Enforce quality standards, processes, and procedures; conduct quality control audits.
• Support the preconstruction efforts in regard to estimating, takeoff, cost, and duration of the project.
• Assist in the negotiated and hard bid estimate process, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the plan specs to propose value engineering solutions.
• Analyze subcontractor bids, assist in selection and execution of subcontracts.
• Assist in the preparation of bid proposals for submission to the owner.
• Prepare permit applications and obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Coordinate material and equipment procurement and expediting.
• Determine construction requirements and procedures and maintain proper project documentation.
• Generate and maintain RFI process and responses, submittal logs, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Follow and promote established project standards, processes, and procedures.
• Anticipate and identify project issues and risks, proactively working with the project team to present solutions and solve problems.
• Direct, coordinate, and monitor the activities of subcontractors on-site to ensure specifications are met.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Architectural, or Construction), construction management, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of required safety standards and procedures.
• 1+ years' experience in construction, mission critical preferred.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Procore, P6, Microsoft Office suite, and SharePoint.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring work authorization sponsorship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for the industry, self-motivated, strong work ethic, good time management, organized, creativity, and excellent communication skills.
• Prior conceptual estimating and bidding experience with an emphasis on commercial construction is preferred.
• Experience being a project engineer on data center, mission critical, or high-tech projects is highly valued.

Work Environment
The Project Engineer's work is performed in a main office or field office at the construction site as well as outdoors in various weather conditions with exposure to health or safety hazards, including noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. Physical effort is required, including handling objects up to 50 pounds and standing, walking, sitting, viewing a computer screen, talking, and hearing. The construction site will change or vary, and the position may require travel. The role requires the proven ability to work with a high level of autonomy in decision-making that impacts company results. Locations include a Scottsdale office and a Mesa project site.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Scottsdale, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Scottsdale,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 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.


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