Junior / Intermediate Project Engineer/Manager

twd.applytojob.com; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TWD is seeking a Junior/Intermediate Project Engineer/Manager for our Pittsburgh, PA office to support and manage energy and infrastructure projects from initiation through completion.

The role involves coordinating technical, commercial, schedule, and client requirements, leading multidisciplinary teams as experience allows, and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 4–9 years of relevant engineering, project engineering, project coordination, or project management experience (dependent on level).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant certification preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support or manage projects from planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation actions.
• Coordinate deliverables to meet contractual, technical, and quality requirements.
• Support or lead project status reporting, forecasting, and reviews.
• Coordinate change management, including scope, schedule, and commercial considerations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling software

Document management systems

Job description

Junior / Intermediate Project Engineer/Manager TWD is an engineering, procurement, and construction management consulting company providing project development, execution and specialty engineering services for the oil and gas industry with expertise ranging from refinery, pipelines, renewables, food and beverage, power, downstream chemical processing, and much more. Our team is dedicated to providing clients with effective business and technical solutions through exceptional levels of service, innovation and flexibility.

TWD is currently seeking an Junior/Intermediate Project Engineer/Manager in our Pittsburgh, PA office.

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer/Manager in our Pittsburgh office, you will support and manage the execution of projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors, coordinating technical, commercial, schedule, and client requirements from project initiation through completion. Depending on experience level, you will contribute to or lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage project deliverables and resources, support client relationships, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Support or manage projects from planning and initiation through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, as applicable.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.
• Coordinate project deliverables to ensure they meet contractual requirements, technical standards, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Support or lead project status reporting, forecasting, and internal project reviews.
• Coordinate project change management, including scope changes, schedule impacts, and commercial considerations.

Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate engineering activities across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Work with engineering disciplines to establish project requirements, priorities, interfaces, and deliverables.
• Review technical deliverables for alignment with project scope, applicable standards, client requirements, and quality expectations.
• Support technical problem-solving and resolution of project issues.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, suppliers, and other third parties as required.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technical involvement based on project needs and individual experience.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, project stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.
• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, presentations, and progress discussions.
• Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and technical or commercial issues clearly and proactively.
• Support preparation of proposals, scopes of work, estimates, and other business development materials.
• Help identify opportunities for additional services and support long-term client relationships.

Project Controls & Commercial Management

• Track project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, expenditures, and earned progress as applicable.
• Support or manage project invoicing, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Assist with contract administration and compliance with project terms and conditions.
• Monitor project risks, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Quality, Safety & Team Leadership

• Promote a strong culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across project activities.
• Follow established project management, quality assurance, and risk management processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and provide direction and support to project personnel as appropriate to experience level.
• Mentor and support junior team members as appropriate.
• Participate in lessons-learned activities and contribute to improvements in project delivery practices.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Junior level: Less than 3 years of relevant engineering, project engineering, project coordination, or project management experience.
• Intermediate level: 4–9 years of relevant engineering, project engineering, project coordination, or project management experience.
• Experience supporting or managing projects within the energy, power, utilities, industrial, infrastructure, or related sectors is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant professional certification is preferred where applicable.

Project & Technical Skills

• Understanding of project management principles, engineering processes, project controls, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, scopes, and deliverables.
• Familiarity with project management, scheduling, document management, and discipline-specific engineering software and tools.
• Ability to review technical information, engineering documentation, specifications, and project requirements.
• Understanding of applicable industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Professional Skills

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
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• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, technical teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven project environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as required.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.