Project Engineer

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Ask anyone who works here and you'll hear about an honest team environment in which people focus on personal and professional development and lifelong learning. You'll learn about a place where you can create lasting friendships and enjoy the knowledge that opportunities for advancement are intentionally built into the company's culture.

If you are a hard-working, energetic team player who thrives in an environment filled with challenges and continuous learning opportunities, Helm may well be your perfect career fit. From top to bottom, the company culture at Helm is family-like, respectful and supportive. Our team members work hard, but they are very well rewarded. They go home every day knowing their efforts are appreciated by all.

The Helm Difference

Founded in 1946 in Freeport, Illinois, the roots that have formed our values are literally in the heartland's rich soil. As we've grown and evolved into one of the most technically skilled construction companies in the Midwest, we've stayed true to those hard-working values. We're unabashedly proud of them, as we are the breadth and depth and strength of our company's capabilities and the diversity of our team's skills.

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Position Description

As a Helm Project Engineer, you will make an immediate impact as you start your path in the construction industry. A Project Engineer has the primary responsibility is to assist a Project Manager, or Managers, in the successful coordination of each project utilizing engineering, labor analysis and management, procurement of equipment/materials/tools, and subcontracted services. If you are a hard-working, energetic team player who thrives in an environment filled with challenges and continuous learning opportunities, Helm may well be your perfect career fit. From top to bottom, the company culture at Helm is family-like, respectful, and supportive. Our team members work hard, but they are very well rewarded. They go home every day knowing their efforts are appreciated by all.

Skills / Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of project schedules.
• Support field labor
• Equipment procurement
• Subcontractor procurement
• Document Control
• Project Coordination
• Assist in budget preparation, cost projections, estimates, etc.

Salary & Benefits

Range: $70,000-$80,000

Final determination of a successful candidate's pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Helm provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes an individual's experience and qualifications combined with a benefits package to meet your needs.

As a valued member of the Helm team, your benefits package will include:

401K plan with matching contributions

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Wellness Programs

Position Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office products.

You should have some knowledge of HVAC systems and design

Equal Opportunity Employer

Helm is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.