Project Engineer

Reliance One, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Amarillo, TX, to support a multi-trade construction program across industrial and commercial sectors.

The role focuses on technical coordination, field collaboration, and comprehensive project documentation from planning through closeout. The successful candidate will bridge office and field teams, ensure safety and quality, and help keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets construction drawings, specs, and shop drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Procore, surveying equipment, or similar construction tech.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with planning, coordinating, and supervising construction activities.
• Interpret drawings and communicate requirements to subcontractors and field personnel.
• Monitor fieldwork for design, quality, safety, and budget compliance.
• Support scheduling and cost forecasting with Project Controls.
• Document field conditions, RFIs, submittals, changes, and progress measurements.

Job description

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Position Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually

Position Overview

• Reliance One, Inc. is hiring a Project Engineer for an established construction services client supporting complex, multi-trade projects across the industrial and commercial sectors.
• The Project Engineer provides technical expertise, field coordination, and project documentation throughout all phases of construction. Acting as a key connection between office personnel and field operations, this individual will help ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and according to plans, specifications, budgets, and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination and Technical Support

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with planning, coordinating, and supervising construction activities.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings while communicating requirements to subcontractors and field personnel.
• Monitor fieldwork for compliance with design requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Partner with Project Controls to develop and maintain project schedules and cost forecasts.
• Support layout and surveying activities, including establishing control points and verifying as-built conditions.

Quality and Safety

• Conduct field inspections to confirm compliance with project specifications and QA/QC standards.
• Support the implementation of company safety programs and participate in safety meetings and audits.
• Proactively identify and report hazards, nonconforming work, and potential project risks.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily field reports, activity logs, and project tracking documents.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and supporting documentation.
• Track installed quantities and support progress measurements for billing and schedule updates.
• Document field conditions, issues, and resolutions through reports, meeting notes, and authorized photographs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, inspectors, owners, and project leadership.
• Participate in onsite coordination meetings and contribute to effective problem-solving and decision-making.
• Maintain clear communication among field crews, office engineering teams, and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Zero to three years of construction experience; mechanical construction experience is preferred.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, sequencing, and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Procore, surveying equipment, layout tools, or similar construction technology is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work outdoors on active construction sites.
• Ability to occasionally lift between 30 and 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work in changing weather conditions and extended hours when project needs require it.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement

Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

#INDLOXO