Construction Engineer

McCarl's Technical Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly discretionary bonus potential

Company-paid medical, dental & vision

S/LTD, Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

McCarl's Technical Services is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate and perform PE scope on projects, supporting construction and design teammates. You will provide technical and administrative support to assigned projects and estimating efforts.

Responsibilities include design reviews, installation work packages, and take-offs, with travel to project locations as needed. Strong communication and construction knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management with at least 2 years of industrial construction experience.
• Alternatively an AA or equivalent with 5 years construction or engineering related experience.
• Deep understanding of construction methods, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Strong customer relationship skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform Project Engineering scope on McCarl's projects.
• Support design reviews and overall execution plans.
• Develop installation work packages and supplier instructions.
• Prepare take-offs and requisitions; monitor purchase orders.
• Troubleshoot design issues with clients and engineering via formal documentation.
• Monitor schedule and track man-hours; prepare status reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Construction management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent with 5 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

General Purpose

Responsible for coordinating and performing Project Engineering (PE) scope on McCarl's projects, and supporting Construction and Design Teammates. Provide technical and administrative support to assigned projects and estimating efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support design and constructability reviews and overall execution plan.
• Support project kick-off information for PE scope.
• Performing pre-job briefings to explain technical scope, inspection and test plans and critical quality aspects of the installation.
• Develop detailed installation work packages including supplier installation instructions.
• Prepare take-offs and requisitions for equipment and materials, and monitoring status of purchase orders and deliveries.
• Trouble-shoot the design, resolving issues with clients and/or engineering using formal documentation processes and contract change order process.
• Monitor project schedule and track man-hours related to all project activities.
• Prepare documents and information for job meetings and reports status of project on a regular basis.
• Interact with external personnel regarding project progress.
• Execute material takeoffs.
• Establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships with other McCarl's departments and with customers, vendors, and subcontracts.
• Ensure that all project activity is conducted in accordance with the McCarl's Safety Program and project related procedures and practices.

• Engage Client and Engineering organizations for the collection and submittal of technical information and work product to support on-going design or construction activities.
• Support business development and client relationships through engaging best practices and technology.
• May function as Project Manager for projects of limited scope and/or short duration. When so assigned, exercise discretion and independent authority appropriate to project management function.

• Effectively communicate and project the principles of The McCarl's Talen Advantage Roadmap.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or Construction Management and minimum of two (2) years' experience in the area of industrial construction.
• Or Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school with 5 years construction or engineering related experience and/or training.
• Detailed understanding of the methods and means of construction.
• Understanding of typical heavy industrial process and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with all levels in the company.
• Ability to attain and promote good customer relationships (both internal and external).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, Basic in Outlook.

Travel Requirement

This position may require over-the-road travel with overnight stays to assigned project locations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each activity, duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required, however are not comprehensive. Items may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at McCarl's

There is a reason why McCarl's is consistently ranked as one of the leading industrial contractors in the country -- the caliber of individuals we employ. We are dedicated to recruiting and retaining professional, dependable team members who have what it takes to be a part of The McCarl's Way Forward -- individuals focused on 100% commitment to customer satisfaction, job performance and attention to detail. We build upon this strong foundation by offering career development through continual training and growth opportunities.

Realizing our employees go above and beyond for the company and our customers, we believe they deserve a robust benefits package. The benefits package we offer to all regular, full-time employees includes:

• Yearly discretionary bonus potential, in addition to base salary
• 100% Company paid benefits (medical, dental & vision) for employees and their dependents
• 100% Company paid S/LTD, Life and AD&D insurance for employees
• 401(k) Employee Contributions - eligible on first day of employment
• 401(k) Employer Match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Vacation days based on service level
• 8 Paid Company Holidays

McCarl's and Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or on any other characteristic protected by law.