Onsite Millwork Project Engineer

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Project Engineer to join a team in Saint Paul, MN. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on environment and has 2+ years of experience in architectural millwork. Responsibilities include interpreting architectural drawings, engineering custom solutions, and ensuring production accuracy. This role offers a dynamic work environment, great exposure to custom projects, and opportunities for growth within an employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of architectural millwork industry experience required.
• Ability to read architectural drawings/specifications required.
• Familiarity with AWI standards and millwork materials required.
• Comfortable in customer-facing, on-site field roles required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural drawings into clear, accurate shop drawings.
• Engineer custom solutions; apply value engineering where appropriate.
• Review/approve drafter drawings before client submission.
• Complete field measurements; verify fit; resolve site issues.
• Generate cut lists; support shop through production.
• Create work orders; coordinate material purchasing and samples.
• Partner with suppliers on materials, pricing, and lead times.
• Collaborate with PMs, drafters, shop, and on-site supervision.
• Participate in weekly EOS workload reviews with the team.

Skills

Reading architectural drawings

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Project Engineer to join a team in Saint Paul, MN. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on environment and has 2+ years of experience in architectural millwork. Responsibilities include interpreting architectural drawings, engineering custom solutions, and ensuring production accuracy. This role offers a dynamic work environment, great exposure to custom projects, and opportunities for growth within an employee-owned company.