Assistant Project Engineer Co-Op

P.J. Dionne Company, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 18,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Excellent health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

P.J. Dionne Company, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Engineer Co-Op in Woburn, MA to support plumbing and HVAC construction teams. This hands-on role offers exposure to drawings, field coordination, and project documentation under PM/APM guidance.

You will gain experience with drawings, RFIs, submittals, and field information while collaborating with office and field teams on a variety of commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a mechanical/CM program preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project drawings, specs, logs, and digital file structures.
• Update RFIs, submittals, and document trackers under PM/APM guidance.
• Take meeting notes and prepare action items after meetings.
• Assist with field information packets, sketches, and updated plan sets.
• Review drawings and models to understand field requirements.
• Assist in material takeoffs, procurement logs, and long-lead items.
• Support site walks and collect as-built information and field docs.
• Help compile O&M manuals, warranties, and turnover materials.

Skills

Reading schematics

Communication

MS Office

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Enrollment in Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management program

Tools

Microsoft 365

BIM software

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Woburn, MA
Department: Construction Operations / Engineering
Reports To: Project Manager & Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

The Assistant Project Engineer Co-Op provides hands-on support to project teams working on plumbing and HVAC construction projects. This role is designed for students or early-career individuals seeking exposure to mechanical construction, coordination, project documentation, and field operations. Under the guidance of Project Managers and Assistant PMs, the Co-Op helps ensure accurate documentation, clear communication, and organized workflows throughout all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Assist with organizing project drawings, specifications, logs, and digital file structures.
• Update and maintain RFIs, submittals, and document trackers under direction from PM/APM.
• Compile meeting notes, follow-up lists, and communication summaries after project meetings.
• Support the preparation of field information packets, installation sketches, and updated plan sets.

Engineering & Technical Support

• Review drawings and coordinated models to understand system layouts and field requirements.
• Assist with takeoffs, basic quantity checks, and material verification.
• Provide support for prefabrication paperwork, spool drawings, and installation sketches.
• Help gather and interpret field measurements or site conditions when needed.
• Assist in preparing material requests, collecting vendor data, and tracking long-lead items.
• Help maintain submittal and procurement logs and ensure timely updates.
• Coordinate delivery confirmations and help prepare documentation for field teams.

Field Operations Support

• Participate in site walks to learn how drawing information translates to field installation.
• Help collect as-built information, inspection notes, and field-generated documentation.
• Support communication between office and field teams to ensure accurate and timely information flow.

Closeout & Administrative Support

• Assist with compiling O&M manuals, warranties, testing reports, and turnover materials.
• Help maintain organized project files and archives according to company standards.
• Support basic project controls activities such as filing, scanning, and organizing documentation.

Experience & Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related program preferred.
• Interest in mechanical systems, building construction, and project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both office and field teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and willingness to learn construction software and modeling tools.
• Organized, detail?focused, and eager to take on new challenges in a fast-paced project environment.

Why Join Us

This Co?Op offers direct exposure to real project conditions, providing valuable experience in mechanical construction, coordination, and professional project delivery. You’ll work alongside experienced PMs, engineers, and field personnel, gaining the practical knowledge and skills needed for a future career in the industry.

Join the P.J. Dionne Family

Be a part of our dynamic team! We offer exceptional benefits including a 401(k) plan, excellent health insurance, and more.

Located just north of Boston, P.J. Dionne Company has been a leading commercial plumbing and HVAC contractor serving the greater Boston area since 1991.

Starting as a small plumbing company, P.J. Dionne Company has grown steadily into a team of over 150 highly skilled service professionals and support staff. We are proud of our reputation as one of the most customer-focused contractors in the area, handling a wide variety of projects—large and small, renovations and new construction, service and maintenance. Our success is built on our ability to adapt to emerging technologies and changing customer requirements.

We offer exceptional benefits including a 401(k) plan, excellent health insurance, and more.