Construction Project Engineer

Actalent; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hotel?

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support Major Projects in the Pacific Northwest. You will assist Project Managers and field teams with scheduling, procurement, and cost forecasting while maintaining strong vendor and client communication.

Onsite training will occur in Lakewood, WA with travel to Seattle-area projects. The role emphasizes safety, documentation control, and collaboration across engineers, detailers, and leadership to deliver high-quality mechanical and

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as Project Engineer at a mechanical contractor.
• Experience tracking construction materials and labor on active projects.
• Experience communicating with subcontractors and clients regarding project schedules.
• Experience with project management and construction management in a mechanical construction environment.
• Experience supporting or managing change orders, RFIs, submittals, and related project documentation.
• Understanding of mechanical construction and mechanical installation practices.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to learn and use Bluebeam, Smartsheet, OneDrive, MS Teams, SharePoint, ACC, Viewpoint Vista, Revit, and Stratus, with training provided.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to support coordination with project stakeholders.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced project environment.
• Commitment to jobsite safety and adherence to safety programs and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Track, forecast, and report labor hours and material costs to support project financials and profitability.
• Assist in buyout and procurement for equipment and subcontracts, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing.
• Expedite and track deliveries of major equipment and materials to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain knowledge of general conditions, scope of work, and specifications for contracts.
• Control project documents in compliance with standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with field supervision to plan and schedule work, including integrated subcontract schedules.
• Review drawings and specs to understand requirements and support field execution.
• Prepare fabrication shop work packages, reviews drawings, performs takeoffs, support buyout, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Program and promote safety culture.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and promptness for project continuity.
• Use MS Office, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, collaboration platforms, and Autodesk-based systems to manage information.
• Develop understanding of sequencing for mechanical/plumbing scopes and apply to planning.
• Maintain relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Develop knowledge of mechanical systems, including estimating, construction methods, and financial management.
• Support RFIs, submittals, and change orders for clear documentation and timely resolution.

Skills

Project Engineer

Material tracking

Subcontractor comms

Project management

Change orders

Mechanical construction

MS Office

BIM tools

Communication

Time management

Safety program

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

OneDrive

MS Teams

SharePoint

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Viewpoint Vista

Revit

Stratus

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Engineer Job Description

This role offers an opportunity to join a fast-growing mechanical contractors Major Projects group as a Construction Project Engineer. You will provide critical project management support to Project Managers and field teams, focusing on communication, scheduling, document control, procurement, and cost forecasting. You will collaborate closely with superintendents, forepersons, engineers, detailers, and leadership to help deliver high-quality, profitable mechanical and plumbing projects across the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

• - Track, forecast, and report labor hours and material costs to support accurate project financials and profitability.
• - Assist in the buyout and procurement process for major equipment and subcontracts, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing.
• - Expedite and track deliveries of major equipment and materials to keep projects on schedule.
• - Maintain a working knowledge of general conditions, scope of work, and specifications for project contracts and subcontracts.
• - Maintain and control project documents in compliance with internal standards and contractual requirements.
• - Collaborate with field labor supervision to plan, organize, and schedule project work, including preparing integrated subcontract and contract project schedules.
• - Review contract drawings, detail drawings, and specifications to understand project requirements and support field execution.
• - Prepare fabrication shop work packages, including reviewing detail drawings, performing material takeoffs, supporting buyout, and developing man-hour fabrication budgets.
• - Ensure full compliance with the Safety Program at the jobsite and promote a strong safety culture.
• - Demonstrate regular attendance and promptness to support project continuity and team coordination.
• - Use tools such as MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, OneDrive, MS Teams, SharePoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Viewpoint Vista, Revit, and Stratus to manage project information and workflows, with on-the-job training provided as needed.
• - Develop an understanding of construction sequencing, particularly for mechanical and plumbing scopes of work, and apply this knowledge to planning and coordination.
• - Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal team members through clear and professional communication.
• - Develop and retain knowledge of mechanical systems, including engineering principles, estimating practices, construction methods, and financial management.
• - Support project management tasks such as RFIs, submittals, and change orders to ensure clear documentation and timely resolution of issues.

Essential Skills

• - 1+ year of experience as a Project Engineer at a mechanical contractor.
• - 1+ year of experience tracking construction materials and labor on active projects.
• - 1+ year of experience communicating with subcontractors and clients regarding project schedules.
• - Experience with project management and construction management in a mechanical construction environment.
• - Experience supporting or managing change orders, RFIs, submittals, and related project documentation.
• - Understanding of mechanical construction and mechanical installation practices.
• - Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• - Ability to learn and use Bluebeam, Smartsheet, OneDrive, MS Teams, SharePoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Viewpoint Vista, Revit, and Stratus, with training provided.
• - Strong communication and negotiation skills to support coordination with project stakeholders.
• - Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced project environment.
• - Commitment to jobsite safety and adherence to safety programs and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• - Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, or a related field, is accepted for entry-level candidates.
• - Experience with submittal processing, RFIs, and change orders is a plus.
• - Experience with BIM coordination or mechanical design is a plus.
• - Interest in developing deeper expertise in mechanical systems, including engineering, estimating, construction practices, and financial management.
• - Ability to support estimating and BIM coordination activities when needed.
• - Strong relationship-building skills with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• - Motivation to grow within a fast-expanding mechanical contractor and gain exposure to complex major projects.

Work Environment

You will initially receive onsite training at a hospital project in Lakewood, Washington, with the expectation of traveling to jobsites throughout the greater Seattle area as needed. Upcoming projects are anticipated in locations such as Bellevue, Kirkland, and Seattle. The role involves working closely with field and office teams in an active construction environment, using a variety of project management and construction technology tools, including MS Office, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, collaboration platforms, and Autodesk-based systems. You will support major mechanical and plumbing projects in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization that offers exposure to complex, large-scale work across the Pacific Northwest.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lynnwood, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $43.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 fully onsite position in Lynnwood,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.