Project Engineer

Talent Edge Recruiting; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Daily per diem for travel

Career advancement

Exposure to large-scale projects

Stable project pipeline

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a Project Engineer in Abilene, TX to support power generation, energy infrastructure, and heavy industrial construction projects in the area. This field-driven role works with project managers and superintendents on high-profile infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, managing RFIs/COs, coordinating subcontractors, tracking progress, and monitoring costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and engineering drawings.
• Experience creating and managing RFIs and change orders.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and field operations.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, milestones, and critical path concepts.
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience with cost tracking and project progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Create, submit, and track RFIs and change orders.
• Identify and capture out-of-scope work opportunities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field activities.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, and project sequencing.
• Track project costs, changes, and budget impacts.
• Assist with forecasting and progress reporting.
• Participate in project meetings and proactively identify risks and solutions.
• Coordinate civil, electrical, and mechanical project teams.
• Assist with progress billings and invoice approvals.

Skills

Scheduling

Drawings interpretation

RFIs & COs

Subcontractor coordination

Cost tracking

Progress reporting

Field operations

Job description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale power generation, energy infrastructure, and heavy industrial construction projects in the Abilene, TX area. This is a field-driven role offering the opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers and Superintendents on high-profile infrastructure projects.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Create, submit, and track RFIs and change orders.
• Identify and capture out-of-scope work opportunities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field activities.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, and project sequencing.
• Track project costs, changes, and budget impacts.
• Assist with forecasting and progress reporting.
• Participate in project meetings and proactively identify risks and solutions.
• Coordinate civil, electrical, and mechanical project teams.
• Assist with progress billings and invoice approvals.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and engineering drawings.
• Experience creating and managing RFIs and change orders.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and field operations.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, milestones, and critical path concepts.
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience with cost tracking and project progress reporting.

Compensation

• Long-term growth potential and advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Daily per diem provided for eligible project-related travel and living expenses
• Career advancement opportunities toward Project Management
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and energy projects
• Stable and growing project pipeline