Entry-Level Project Engineer - Structural Steel (Travel)

Sure Steel, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to join our structural steel erection and construction team. This role supports project management activities and offers growth opportunities while requiring travel to project sites across the United States.

The successful candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, reviewing RFIs, and maintaining records, with strong emphasis on communication and organization in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates or recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Internships or work experience in structural steel fabrication, steel erection, construction, or project engineering is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar construction management software is preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the United States as required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, to facilitate project execution and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Support the review and processing of RFIs, submittals, revisions, and change documentation.
• Support field teams in resolving construction and installation challenges while maintaining project schedule and quality objectives.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project files, drawings, specifications, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, and change orders, ensuring completeness, organization, and accessibility of project records.
• Prepare daily logs and document daily construction activities
• Prepare and distribute project reports, progress updates, and meeting minutes to project teams, stakeholders, and management, providing timely and relevant information on project status, issues, and risks.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including as-built documentation, punch list tracking, and turnover packages.
• Track project costs, schedules, procurement status, and material deliveries to support successful project execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to join our structural steel erection and construction team. This role supports project management activities and offers growth opportunities while requiring travel to project sites across the United States.

The successful candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, reviewing RFIs, and maintaining records, with strong emphasis on communication and organization in a dynamic field environment.