Junior Project Engineer — MEP Construction

Southland Industries; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

50% company match 401(k) plan

Medical, dental & vision insurance (75

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays & vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Southland Industries is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to jump-start a career in project management on multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects. You will assist a project manager in budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating design-build efforts, including procurement of equipment and subcontracts.

The role develops skills in estimating, scheduling, and coordination while supporting field labor and document control within a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management; 1–3 years in related field.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings; track labor feedback accurately.
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment and operating principles (e.g., VAV, CV, refrigeration cycle).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including CAD drawings and submittals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; basic computer skills.
• Experience with document control and submittals; ability to coordinate with vendors.
• Ability to prepare equipment delivery logs and track order status.
• Strong communication with vendors, suppliers, and field foremen.

Responsabilidades

• Support field labor.
• Labor feedback.
• Equipment & Subcontractor procurement.
• Document Control.
• Design, Trade & Subcontractor coordination.
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes & impacts.
• Assist in the development of project schedules.

Conocimientos

HVAC design knowledge

Mechanical/plumbing drawings reading

Labor feedback coordination

Equipment delivery/log tracking

Communication with vendors

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

General computer skills

RFI writing/tracking

Field foreman liaison

CAD drawings interpretation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Herramientas

CAD software

Descripción del empleo

Southland Industries is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to jump-start a career in project management on multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects. You will assist a project manager in budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating design-build efforts, including procurement of equipment and subcontracts.

The role develops skills in estimating, scheduling, and coordination while supporting field labor and document control within a fast-paced environment.