Mechanical Construction Project Engineer | Major Projects

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

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