Construction Project Engineer

OEG, Inc.; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer 200

Job summary

OEG, Inc. in Oregon is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team with cost tracking, schedule updates, change orders, RFIs and submittals. The role involves coordinating design changes within the construction team and maintaining logs.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or an equivalent electrical apprenticeship, plus experience in document control and office software; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Must understand construction schedules and cost tracking.
• Proven record in document controls and office software.
• Experience coordinating design changes and RFI/submittal logs.

Responsibilities

• Tracking construction contract design changes and updates
• Tracking project progress alongside job costs
• Coordinating design changes within the construction team
• Assisting with change orders and maintaining the change order log
• Assisting with project schedule development and maintenance
• Assisting with submittals log and RFI logs; submitting RFIs to client
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Skills

Read/interpret schedules

Document controls

MS Office knowledge

Job cost tracking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer supports the project team in various functions, including but not limited to job cost tracking, schedule tracking, change orders, RFI's and submittals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A working knowledge of construction methodology and managerial processes at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, an Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent experience of 3 years or more

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership experience in a field environment
• Construction management degree
• Experience in the construction industry

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read/interpret/analyze construction schedules
• Extensive document controls experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of job cost tracking
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Familiarity with Access a plus
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly, make decisions, and contribute as needed
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tracking construction contract design changes and updates
• Tracking of project construction progress in addition to tracking job costs
• Coordinating design changes within construction team
• Assist with preparation of change orders and maintenance of project change order log
• Assist with development and maintenance of project schedule
• Assist with development and maintenance of submittals log and RFI logs
• Ability to prepare project submittals and submit written RFIs to client Perform additional duties as assigned

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution.
• PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter)
• 7 company paid holidays

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%)
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license

Everus Construction Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Human Resources Team.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - 08/18/2026

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OEG is one of the top electrical contractors on the West Coast. That's not a happy accident; it's a result of our commitment to fostering a culture that attracts and nurtures innovators, problem solvers, and hard workers.

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